Fort McMurray neighbourhoods evacuating again to escape wildfire
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Gusty winds contributed greatly to the dramatic increase in size of a wildfire near...
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Raising awareness of sex trafficking in southeast Manitoba
Brenda Sawatzky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a difficult subject to broach and an issue many want to believe only...
Local Edge – Episode 4: Unlock the value of advertising in your local publication
Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding...
Study highlights unique bird diversity in east-central Alberta’s mixed landscapes
Black capped chickadee on rooftop in Spring. Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New research on bird diversity in...
Wetaskiwin council rescinds permit for emergency shelter
In an unexpected decision, Wetaskiwin City Council has rescinded a development permit for an emergency shelter run by Hope Mission....
Local Edge – Episode 3: Evolution of the demographics in rural communities
Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding...
Local Edge – Episode 2: Maximizing your impact by connecting to the local community
Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding...
Local Edge – Episode 1: The power of small communities in Canada
Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE - A place for better...
County of Wetaskiwin receives $180K for solar energy initiative
The County of Wetaskiwin, in partnership with Joint Economic Development Initiatives (JEDI), announced the launch of a new residential solar...
“That kind of hopelessness”: loss of rural services fuelling social problems
Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This is the second article in a two-part series on the loss of social...
Small modular nuclear reactors a game-changing technology
Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jim Ward is quite conscious of the need to build a sustainable world. Ward,...
Maskwacis RCMP seize firearm after serious assault
On May 1, 2024, Maskwacis RCMP received an urgent 911 call for a serious assault in progress at a...
