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The Camrose Police Service has received a sharp increase in reports of catalytic converter thefts over the recent days which included thefts that were committed in daylight hours in open, plain sight areas of our city. As a reminder to our community, we value your vigilance in reporting suspicious activity at the time it is…
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hanna town council agreed an elderly water pump should be replaced before it fails completely. The topic was discussed at council’s information meeting Feb. 26. Readers should information meetings, which some municipalities call “committee of the whole” (COW) meetings, are for information purposes only. Any formal or binding resolutions…
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) turned down a major solar project application proposed for the M.D. of Provost, citing agricultural and environmental concerns. The decision to turn down Westbridge Renewables’ Eastervale Solar Inc. (ESI) application was released in AUC decision 28847-D01-2025 Feb. 19. “The Commission has weighed all of…
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a matter of weeks, Alberta’s government will transfer ownership of hundreds of hospitals, care centres, and other assets from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to Alberta Infrastructure. AHS currently owns about 700 structures and 380 land titles in the province. But as of April 1, ownership of these properties…
John Woodside, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Power grids are the new front in the unfolding trade war with the United States, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to use electricity as leverage carries major risks worth considering. On Thursday, Ford said Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans…
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Today, as part of our commitment to providing our officers with advanced training opportunities, Killam RCMP will be conducting training exercises for our officers in the direct vicinity of Central High Sedgewick Public School. Here’s what the public can expect: Increased police presence Training activities – Simulated scenarios will take place. This may include periods…
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter High-speed rail has yet to come to Canada, despite dozens of projects being talked about for decades. One transit expert gives a simple reason why it’s taken so long for us to get up to speed with other places in the world. “When you see projects that have been…
Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s been much speculations on how possible tariffs from the United States could impact Saskatchewan. Locally, businesses are preparing for the effects of tariffs. Stan Langley runs Universe Satellite Sales in Rocanville. The threatened action from the States has prompted his business to stock their inventory a little earlier…
The Province of Alberta says it is committed to ensuring that Albertans have access to the health care they need, including life-saving cardiac care and lab services, no matter where they live. For those in central Alberta, the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre plays a critical role in providing that care, which is why the…
On March 2, at approximately 9:50 a.m., the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) stopped a black Ram 1500 on 53 Street in Wetaskiwin. During the traffic stop, officers developed grounds to arrest the driver and the three passengers under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. A search of the occupants and the vehicle resulted…