County of Stettler council hears local doctor situation is ‘critical’
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stettler county council heard a presentation describing the lack of doctors in the community...
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Catastrophic flooding in Montana gifts water to Alberta
Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely...
Boost to rural Alberta housing options lost in Bill 20 noise, says minister
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerns about perceived overreach are obscuring Bill 20 provisions that address a shortage of...
Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The door remains open for Aberta municipalities to influence the province as it implements...
Controversial ‘energy war room’ shut down: money and mandate to go elsewhere
Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government has dissolved the Canadian Energy Centre, also known as the “energy...
Convicted Murderer Robert Pickton Dies In Prison, But Questions Remain
Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of Canada’s most notorious serial killers is gone. Permanently. On May 31st, the...
Landfill search for missing women in Manitoba to begin
Brenda Sawatzky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On June 11, the provincial government announced that the landfill search for the remains...
Drumheller RCMP Arrest Fleeing Theft Suspect
On June 10th, 2024, at approximately 5:30 am, Drumheller RCMP received a complaint from a Rosedale resident advising that a...
Lloydminster home invasion leads to life threatening injuries
On June 11, 2024, at 7:06 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP received a report of a home invasion in Lloydminster, Alta. Lloydminster...
Wainwright RCMP lay charges after Break and Enter
On June 8, 2024, Wainwright RCMP responded to a break and enter to the Canadian Tire in Wainwright. Two suspects...
Health Canada ends Paxlovid coverage, Albertans to pay over $1.4K per treatment
Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the Covid-19 pandemic, Paxlovid, a drug for immunocompromised individuals diagnosed with Covid, was...
Historic Cobblestone Manor being offered to contest winner
Heather Cameron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Cobblestone Manor Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant in Cardston is running a contest...
