George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the clock ticks down on her leadership, supporters of Rachel Notley speak of a devotion to diversity and inclusion, her relentless opposition to the governing UCP’s agenda, and the life she’s breathed into Alberta’s political dynamic. But the history books should also record the warmth Notley demonstrates away…

George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Each week of sittings of the Alberta legislature features dozens of statements and exchanges. What follows is a sampling of what was said, announced, discussed and sparred over April 22-25 Workplace Safety is a ‘Fundamental Right’ Punching the clock shouldn’t earn you a ticket to the hereafter, the official…

Lauren Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To mow or not to mow. That is the question. If you’re interested in helping spring pollinators adjust from winter hibernation into their busy flower season, you might have heard of the  No Mow May campaign. It asks people to let the grass blades grow long and wild for…

Scott Hayes Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Much needed rain and cooler weather in many areas of the province over the previous week was the surprise wildland firefighter recruit. Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen and Alberta Wildfire information unit manager Christie Tucker said during the Thursday (May 2) weekly provincial wildfire update, that the…

Qiam Noori Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Wetaskiwin Regional Airport will be celebrating 50 years of operation with events taking place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. Central Albertans are invited to the airport Friday to watch Mayor Tyler Gandam and Airport Manager Matthew Bleakeny perform a tandem jump with the Skyhawks Parachute…

Sanuda Ranawake Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildfires don’t just pose a risk to the safety of people and buildings. It can also damage your eyes. Dr. Phil Hooper, president of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, wants to raise awareness about the risks of wildfires, pollution, and other environmental factors on eye health. Hooper says there have…