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Holocaust education can keep history from repeating
Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada must step up its efforts on Holocaust education and fight back against Holocaust misinformation, a prominent Jewish leader says, as a new study…
Wetaskiwin RCMP General Investigation Section charge couple following a robbery in Millet
On December 30, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of a Robbery a grocery store in Millet. The suspects stole groceries and fled the store,…
Jasper residents protest Alberta government for not delivering interim housing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Roughly 200 Jasperites marched through their recovering town on Friday (Jan. 24) to demand the Alberta government provide interim housing. Brooklyn Rushton, who organized…
Opinion: CBC siphoning millions from Online News Act meant to help publishers remain competitive
Last week, Brodie Fenlon, general manager and editor-in-chief of CBC News, announced that his organization plans to hire up to 30 local journalists in “under-served communities” with the $7 million…
Virtual physician pilot project in Northern Alberta to help combat ER closures
Jesse Boily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Alberta Health Services (AHS) pilot project started this week in Beaverlodge is meant to ensure emergency services remain open by having physicians connect…
Town of Hanna resident requests task force over chlorine in water
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Town of Hanna resident requested the town council form a task force over the effects she claims chlorine is having on the municipality’s…