Economic Environmental Political 

Industry and sound environmental approach can coexist, Alberta MLA representing historic coal mining area says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The legislature spotlight stopped on Livingstone-Macleod during a week that saw the UCP repeatedly celebrate its support of Alberta’s rural and remote communities. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic emphasized industrial diversification in her constituency as an example of a government dedicated to balancing environmental concerns with building economies that benefit all Albertans.  Petrovic called industry … Read more…

Community First Responders Political Safety 

An improved roadmap of northern Alberta includes better emergency exits during wildfires, UCP says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Improved economic corridors and emergency routes will eventually remap the way drivers navigate the north, the legislature heard during a week that saw UCP faithful emphasize spending beyond Alberta’s major centres. Andrew Boitchenko, the member for Drayton Valley-Devon, highlighted $311 million for emergency routes in Alberta. He also spoke of further spending on a … Read more…

News Political 

Prime minister calls federal election for April 28

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By Rob Vogt Voters across Canada will go to the polls on April 28 to elect a new national government.Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday, March 23, to ask for the dissolution of parliament and a federal election to be held.Claresholm, Stavely, Granum and the Municipal District of Willow Creek are in the Foothills electoral … Read more…

Community Education 

Junior marksmanship club starting up at indoor gun range

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By Rob Vogt A club has started up in town to teach marksmanship and proper firearm safety and etiquette.The Junior Marksmanship Club held its first meeting in February, but organizer Todd Buhmiller said the idea for the club goes back to before the COVID-19 pandemic.In late 2018 or early 2019 representatives from the Calgary Rifle and Pistol Association approached the … Read more…