Alberta’s increased aquatic invasive species fines will be the highest in North America
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Starting next Thursday, Alberta will raise the fines related to aquatic invasive species to...
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Indigenous Entrepreneur thriving with popular hockey clothing brand
Harlan Kingfisher, who launched and operates Smudge the Blades clothing brand out of his home. NC Raine, Local Journalism Initiative...
Red Deer RCMP warn public of increase in “Grandparent Scams”, and it’s not just Grandparents being scammed
Red Deer RCMP are advising the public that there has been an increase in the number of “Grandparent Scams” reported...
Artist captures his grief for exhibit after the death of his brother
Crystal St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Art Gallery of St. Albert in Alberta has opened the vault for Good...
Firearms seized at Louis Bull First Nation after incident causes heavy police presence, school lock down
On June 4, 2024, at 8:18 a.m., Maskwacis RCMP received a report of individuals with a firearm driving around Louis...
Indigenous vet felt duty to serve Canada in D-Day
In a time when Indigenous people were seen as less than human and their culture assimilated, many still volunteered to...
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...
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...
