County of Stettler council hears about pond’s recreational value
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Stettler pondered a report that suggested a provincially-owned pond may hold...
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Men encouraged to ‘Buddy Up’ during June campaign
Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Buddy Up: Help a Buddy is a month-long initiative held in June to recognize...
New Hutterite school approved by County of Stettler
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Stettler Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) approved a development permit for a...
Innisfail RCMP police vehicle rammed by fleeing suspect
On June 5, 2024, at around 9:20 a.m., Innisfail RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious truck at the...
Women-only picnic encourages community engagement in Wetaskiwin
Qiam Noori, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An all-women and children picnic event is set for this weekend in Wetaskiwin. The...
“All those boys who never came back. I wonder if it was worth it;” reflecting on 80 years since the storming of Normandy
Brock Weir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Few people today have living memory of what went through the minds of soldiers...
Human remains found south of Spruce Grove identified as Wetaskiwin man
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues the investigation into found human remains located in a treed area South of...
Reasons for voter ID changes unclear; fuels distrust in elections, say Alberta municipal leaders
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Leaders of two organizations representing Alberta’s municipalities say the reasons for changes to voter...
Want to plant better crops? Introducing the man to help you
Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Alberta man has published a book that is sure to help farmers make...
Conservatives join NDP to demand a study of Trans Mountain in federal committee
Parliament Hill and the Canadian House of Parliament in Ottawa, Ontario. Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Federal Opposition MPs...
Swords clash at epic medieval tournament in Lethbridge
Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Knights in heavy armour and authentic costumes ready themselves for an epic clash, transforming...
NDP membership surge spills over into rural Alberta
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta NDP came into 2024 with around 16,000 party members. Since Rachel Notley’s...
