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Health & Wellbeing Political 

Society’s compassion and support for domestic abuse survivors spans 25 years, legislature hears

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Domestic abuse survivors across southern Alberta benefit from the life-changing shelter and support offered by Rowan House Society, the legislature heard as the group geared up for a March fundraiser. Chelsae Petrovic, the member for Livingstone-Macleod, celebrated the organization’s 25th anniversary in a statement to colleagues in Edmonton, highlighting the High River group’s humble … Read more…

Health & Wellbeing Political 

Province puts corporate pals ahead of pregnant women, NDP critic says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A government serving corporate friends over everyday Albertans is putting pregnant women and their babies at unacceptable risk — especially those in rural and remote areas — an NDP shadow minister has charged. Rural hospital closures and doctor shortages are forcing pregnant women to travel hours for care and overwhelming health services in major … Read more…

Economic First Responders Political 

Firefighting support boosted at community level

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The government is throwing fuel on the firefighting in Alberta communities this year to bolster public safety. More support for training and response is being combined with enhanced collaboration to “help keep Albertans and their communities safe,” said Tany Yao, the UCP member for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. The government is providing $585,000 to support … Read more…

Economic Political 

Province charts course to full restoration of grants-in-place-of-taxes system

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta is financially sound enough to fully restore municipal grants based on the value of local taxation on eligible provincial properties, the government said today. The budget tabled last month paves the way for putting $17 million more into the hands of municipalities in 2025 through the grants-in-place-of-taxes system. Another $20 million is projected … Read more…

Local News Safety 

RCMP delivers third quarter report to council

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By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Claresholm’s top cop RCMP Sergeant Perry Pelletier, had little to reveal in his third-quarter report to town council, adding up to good news for the community.Pelletier’s 2024 third quarter report covers RCMP activity from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.“This report serves to provide a quarterly snapshot of human resources, financial data, and crime … Read more…

Education Sports 

Elementary school students learn about lacrosse

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By Rob Vogt Students at West Meadow Elementary School learned more last week about Canada’s national game and the oldest sport in North America.Jake Gillis of Elev8 Lacrosse was at the school throughout the week introducing students to lacrosse.For many, it is their first exposure to the game.“They always enjoy it,” said Gillis, adding there is another reason to get … Read more…