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2/15/24By: John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta is investing $1.2 million into creating one-time grant availability for organizations supporting alternatives to the formal court system.  Via release, it is detailed the Alberta Community Justice Grant is geared to increasing access to justice within a community setting that is proactive, culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and tailored to … Read more…

2/14/24By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Calling it an issue that’s “near and dear to my heart,” Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic said she’s digging deep into the health-care needs of her riding as a new delivery system takes shape in Alberta. Petrovic said she’s speaking with frontline workers and touring health-care facilities to get as complete a picture as … Read more…

By Rob VogtA Claresholm men has been sentenced in connection with recent bomb incidents.The RCMP issued a release stating that on Jan. 31, 2024 Michael John Wynia appeared in Lethbridge Provincial Court for sentencing on his matters relating to the incidents that occurred in Claresholm between March 6, 2023, and March 25, 2023.Wynia was facing a total of 13 charges … Read more…

By Dave LuenebergShootin’ the Breeze Reporter | Local Journalism Initiative ___________________________________________ British Columbia’s Interior Health Authority is worried that a dangerous form of down hasmade its way into the East Kootenay and, possibly, Alberta. Also sold as dope or fentanyl, the pinkish-purple chunks contain extremely high concentrations of fentanyl and benzodiazepine.According to a statement from IH, there is a high … Read more…