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Jesse Boily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A mysterious figure has joined one of Alberta’s famous landmarks. East of Grande Prairie along Hwy. 43 has sat a large rock painted in white with text that reads “Elevation 2429 790M.” A grain elevator is depicted beside it. In October, a figure of a person standing next…
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The province held its first weekly wildfire update on April 18, just a few days after a wildfire north of Obed Lake was caused by a natural gas pipeline rupture owned by TC Energy. Wildfire EWF015 was located 35 kilometres northwest of Edson and 55 kilometres northeast of Hinton,…
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Threats and physical violence have become common in Alberta’s classrooms, and teachers say they’re “walking on crushed glass to avoid angering the bullies.” A report from the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) highlights the increasing complexity and aggression in the province’s schools, and the organization is calling on government and…
Red Deer RCMP would like to make the public aware of a recent increase in gold scams in the area. Suspects have approached people in parking lots, gas stations, or other public locations typically offering “gold jewellery” for sale, as gifts, or offer to trade for gas. The jewellery is not genuine and is offered…
On April 16, 2024, Grande Prairie RCMP received a report from Health Canada regarding a drug that had been seized on Feb. 28, 2024. A large quantity of this drug was seized following a suspected fatal overdose. In the wake of this report, Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning to the public. The drug contained…
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The Flagstaff Region Featured Business is a monthly newspaper and web feature presented in partnership by Flagstaff County and The Community Press. Lougheed Field House Harvey Street, Lougheed, AB info@lougheedfieldhouse.com “Building community through fitness.” It’s more than a motto at the Lougheed Field House. It’s a raison d’être. “That’s what we run this place for,…