By Rob Vogt More cyclists are on the road now as the summer season gets into full swing.With this increase in bicycle traffic, the Claresholm RCMP is reminding the public to stay mindful of basic bicycle safety practices to help prevent injuries and keep everyone safe.The police encourage everyone to follow these tips for a safe and enjoyable ride this biking … Read more…
Submitted Nanton is fortunate to still have a few of its elevators, when so many small towns have lost theirs. Vulcan’s last wood grain elevator was demolished this past April. It was a 1984 replacement of the original elevator on that site, which was one of Vulcan’s famous Nine In A Line. Cool videos of the demolition can be found … Read more…
By John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipalities across Alberta will no longer investigate themselves when instances of code of conduct violation complaints occur amongst local council members. The Town of Strathmore voted to repeal their local code of conduct bylaw during the June 18 regular meeting of council. “We have yet to see how it is going to roll out, … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A provincial government order that Alberta schools remove sexually explicit materials from their libraries garnered condemnation yesterday as an example of costly and potentially harmful overreach. NDP education critic Amanda Chapman called the new standards a distraction from critical issues in Alberta’s education system. “Of course materials in schools should be age appropriate,” she … Read more…
By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new exhibit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is bringing fresh attention to the ancient tradition of the buffalo hunt, honouring the ingenuity and deep cultural roots of the Blackfoot people while offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a complex, ceremonial and communal practice that sustained their communities for millennia. Unveiled June 18, the display … Read more…
The ongoing friction between Charter rights and confidence in the justice system (Pt.1) By Cal Braid, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Bail hearings play out on a regular basis in Alberta courts and most of them don’t get coverage. Oftentimes, it’s not because the cases aren’t worthy of publicity, it’s because there are ethical implications involved. ‘Accused’ and ‘charged’ don’t mean ‘guilty,’ … Read more…
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Human rights organization Amnesty International has joined First Nations leaders across Canada in expressing concern about recently passed legislation that allows the federal government to fast-track certain infrastructure projects. In a July 5 statement, Amnesty International Canada said that Bill C-5, also known as the One Canadian Economy Act, poses a “troubling threat” … Read more…