Medicine Hat drug house now closed, say Alberta Sheriffs
The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property in Medicine Hat where complaints of drug activity disrupted a residential neighbourhood.
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Family Day Fun at Heisler Archery Range – the February 19 Community Press is out now!
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Have a chronic condition? You may qualify for these benefits
(NC) Having a chronic condition can significantly affect your quality of life, and unfortunately, a large portion of the Canadian population is living with at least one chronic condition, and often face the overwhelming stress of managing diagnosis, treatment, and the financial burdens that come with it. When it comes to tax time, you and…
Canadians want federal government to advertise with Canadian news media
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians (65 per cent) want the federal government to commit a percentage of its advertising budget to Canadian news media according to a new survey conducted by Totum Research. “The Government of Canada’s decision to resume advertising with Meta is a real kick in the shins to independent publishers across Canada,” said…
Custodial staff at Calgary’s public schools serve strike notice
Paula Tran, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sanitary workers at the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District have served 72-hour strike notices and staff may walk off the job Feb. 24. According to a news release from CUPE, around 800 employees at the CBE and 350 employees at the CCSD will go…
Financial Influencers – Explosion of questionable advice on social media comes with big risks for young Canadians
Angela Amato, Bethany Lindsay, Zak Vescera Local Journalism Initiative Reporters Starting in 2020, James Floreani began dispensing financial advice on multiple social media platforms, eventually attracting tens of thousands of followers. But was he telling those followers the whole story about every stock he discussed? Last year, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) accused Floreani of…
Wetaskiwin RCMP say online allegations false
Recently, Wetaskiwin RCMP were made aware of online accusations claiming that officers picked up a male from a homeless shelter in Wetaskiwin and dropped him off in a remote rural location in the extreme cold. This report was very concerning and RCMP took immediate action to review this allegation. On Feb. 16, 2025, at 8:44…
Bonnyville RCMP arrest individual following home invasion with firearm
Bonnyville RCMP have arrested Douglas John, a 28-year-old resident of Kehewin, in connection to the home invasion that took place on Feb. 16, 2025. He has been charged with the following offences: Theft under $5000 x4 Break and enter with intent x2 Mischief under $5000 x2 Unauthorized possession of firearm x5 Possession of firearm contrary…
Most Albertans side with education workers, poll shows
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A majority of Albertans side with striking education workers, and the government appears to be losing ground with UCP supporters as job actions ramp up, a new poll suggests. Educational assistants and support workers have been on strike in Sturgeon County, Fort McMurray, and the Edmonton region since January,…