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Better days lie ahead for rural health care, minister says

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GEORGE LEE MACLEOD GAZETTE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE Health-care understaffing, limited access to services and reduced emergency department hours — they’re features of rural life that Albertans should not be forced to endure, the health minister acknowledged Oct. 7. But Adriana LaGrange said her government is on the case through health-care delivery restructuring and a strategic document called Rural Health Care Action Plan … Read more…

Alberta’s remodeled Victim Services Unit extends rural reach, minister maintains

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A shift to regionalization extends victim services access to “every Albertan in every corner of the province,” says Mike Ellis, the minister of public safety and emergency services. Before the change, 14 areas of Alberta went unserved, Ellis wrote in an opinion piece his ministry distributed to media. “That means if you were a … Read more…

The hidden cost of irrigation: PFAR’s annual fish rescue exposes gaps in Alberta’s environmental protections

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By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a unique blend of tradition and conservation, dozens of people gathered Saturday near Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp in Piikani Nation to participate in the annual Peigan Friends Along the River fish rescue. This drive, founded by Harley Bastien in 1990, aims to save fish trapped in the irrigation canal after water levels drop … Read more…

Hidden heritage: Potential bison kill site under dog park in Pincher Creek

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By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the heart of Pincher Creek, a land parcel serves as a beloved community space featuring a picturesque walking trail and off-leash dog park where residents enjoy the tranquility of nature. However, beneath its surface lies a rich tapestry of history that remains largely unrecognized. According to town councillor David Green, this land may … Read more…

Alberta the sole province where going electric won’t always save you money

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By Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Installing a heat pump or switching from a gas to electric vehicle can save households money in every clean-energy scenario in every province — except in Alberta,according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada.  “Switching a fossil fuel-powered car for an EV saves money in every region of the country, in every scenario … Read more…

Glimsdale, Gordon John

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June 23, 1930 – October 9, 2024 (age 94)Gordon Glimsdale, beloved husband of Barb Glimsdale, passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General Hospital on October 9, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born at the Claresholm Hospital on June 23, 1930, the first child of John and Bertha (Hoffman) Glimsdale. He was raised on the farm East of … Read more…

Curle, Philip William

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1942 – 2024It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Philip William Curle, fondly known as Phil, who passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General Hospital on Monday, October 8, 2024, after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease at 82 years old.Phil was born on April 21, 1942, in Carmangay, Alberta, to Bill and Alvey Curle. He … Read more…