Alberta’s government is releasing the 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide, which will help Albertans plan their next outdoor adventure on public lands. The 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide helps outdoor enthusiasts plan ahead for their next outing to explore the province’s great outdoors, connect to the land and try something new this summer. Whether heading out for the … Read more…
Last month, we let you know that the Minister of Jobs and Families had approved Canada Post’s request to have employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) vote on our final offers for collective agreements. About the voting period Yesterday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) – the independent administrative tribunal conducting the vote – announced that voting … Read more…
By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Piikani Nation Chief Troy (Bossman) Knowlton is calling on the Alberta government and tourism bodies to support the creation of an information site near Highway 3 — a place that would showcase Piikani culture and draw travellers into Blackfoot traditional territory. Speaking at the unveiling of a new exhibit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump on … Read more…
By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In rural communities, access to health care is often hindered by long distances and a shortage of family doctors. Alberta’s Virtual MD program, run by Primary Care Alberta, is helping address that gap by offering timely medical care over the phone, without the need for in-person visits. By connecting patients with a physician following … Read more…
By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Business owners and entrepreneurs in Crowsnest Pass will soon have access to high-calibre training and networking opportunities through a newly funded initiative aimed at enhancing skills and strengthening local economic resilience. As part of the second round of Alberta’s Small Community Opportunity Program, the province is supporting community-led projects that promote innovation and sustainable … Read more…
By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In response to ongoing weather conditions, Cypress County has declared an agricultural state of disaster. While there has been recent rain, it has come too late to be useful for many farmers, says Cypress County during their regularly scheduled council meeting, held Tuesday. While they acknowledged that not all of the county is in … Read more…
By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BANFF NATIONAL PARK – It’s the smell of fresh paint that takes artist Hali Heavy Shield back to her childhood. From helping her mom, Faye Heavy Shield, install pieces in galleries to learning a craft by her side, Hali’s artistic journey has always been closely tied to her mother’s. “She would have piles of … Read more…