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George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community Newspaper Earns Shoutout for Life Lease Controversy Coverage The St. Albert Gazette earned kudos in the legislature May 6 for its reporting on how seniors’ finances were affected by a fire that destroyed their homes. Marie Renaud, the NDP member for St. Albert, stood to criticize the UCP and praise…
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Gusty winds contributed greatly to the dramatic increase in size of a wildfire near Fort McMurray to nearly 21,000 hectares, causing it to grow in multiple directions and produce large smoke columns. By Wednesday morning, the out-of-control wildfire was within approximately 5.5 kilometres from the Fort McMurray landfill and…
Brenda Sawatzky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a difficult subject to broach and an issue many want to believe only affects people somewhere beyond our small town borders: the trafficking of children for sex. According to the Joy Smith Foundation, though, the problem is also very real. The Joy Smith Foundation is a charitable organization…
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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New research on bird diversity in east-central Alberta could help rural municipalities and conservation groups improve bird conservation efforts. The study, published in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, measured species richness in the mixed-use habitat characteristic of central Alberta, where the landscape transitions between grassland, farmland, aspen parkland,…
Qiam Noori, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In an unexpected decision, Wetaskiwin City Council has rescinded a development permit for an emergency shelter run by Hope Mission. Four of six councilors voted in favour of a motion brought forward by councillor Wayne Neilson to cancel the shelter’s development permit at a regular meeting on…
Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding and connecting with small communities all across the country. Here we explore the value of these markets to advertisers, agencies, communities, and more. We bring you the latest news, insights and trends from the world…
Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding and connecting with small communities all across the country. Here we explore the value of these markets to advertisers, agencies, communities, and more. We bring you the latest news, insights and trends from the world…
Here are additional photos from last week’s Daysland School Graduation ceremony. More photos are available in this week’s Community Press – available on newsstands now! Congrats to the Grad Class of 2024! All photos copyright The Community Press. If you’d like to order a larger digital file or photo print, please email production.cp@gmail.com …