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Rapid test project tackling Alberta’s syphilis outbreak
Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Provincially, nationally, and globally, there is an ongoing resurgence of syphilis. In Alberta, the number of infectious syphilis cases increased by 2,498 per cent between 2012 and 2022. Using groundbreaking rapid testing devices and an innovative community-involved project, a researcher from the University of Alberta is hoping to remove…
AWA responds to Environmental Appeal Board ruling
John Watson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has expressed opposition to the province’s latest decision regarding the Badlands Motorsport Resort development. Alberta’s Environmental Appeal Board has announced it will allow the development of the resort in the Rosebud River Valley. Part of the AWA’s objection is with regards to the destruction…
Drumheller RCMP Execute Search Warrant Related to Drug Trafficking
On April 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00pm, the General Investigation Section (GIS) of the Drumheller RCMP along with Drumheller General Duty members, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of South Rail Way Avenue in Drumheller, Alberta. As a result of the search warrant, drugs, money and supporting evidence was seized;…
‘ENVIRONMENTAL TRAGEDY’: First Nations launch $4B lawsuit over Lake Winnipeg
Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Eight First Nations have filed a more than $4 billion lawsuit against three levels of government for the ongoing “pollution and degradation” of Lake Winnipeg. “What should be considered a national treasure is becoming the worst environmental tragedy of our time,” said Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Chief Gordon Bluesky about…
Wetaskiwin RCMP shares tips to avoid break-ins
Qiam Noori Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wetaskiwin RCMP has shared a series of tips to prevent break and entry in summertime. They said in a media release that as weather warms and seasonal traffic picks up, it is important to be proactive in securing vacant properties against crime. Below are seven steps to secure the…
Wildfire prevention a ‘shared responsibility’ as dry conditions persist, says Minister Loewen
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government says it will provide weekly updates on the ongoing wildfire situation, as the province continues to experience higher-than-normal wildfire risk and activity. As of April 24, several new wildfires have been reported since last week’s update, emphasizing the need for collective action to mitigate the spread…