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Alberta’s Recovery Plan: Creating jobs, building, diversifying

Posted on July 1, 2020

Alberta’s Recovery Plan details the province’s economic strategy, including a record $10-billion investment in infrastructure and a plan for 50,000 jobs this year. Following the… Read More »

Three Alberta graduates will each win $2,000 to ease financial stress during a challenging graduating year

Posted on July 1, 2020

Credit Unions of Alberta launched a video contest last week in an initiative to set Alberta high school graduates up for future financial success. The… Read More »

Suspect arrested for series of bank robberies

Posted on July 1, 2020

A Calgary man is facing 21 charges resulting from seven separate robberies between August 2019 and April 2020 in southern Alberta. The Southern Alberta Crime… Read More »

First priority of province is health of Albertans; Fir

Posted on July 1, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Alta Newspaper Group - Coaldale Increased testing and continued vigilance will help keep Albertans and the economy healthy, according to the minister… Read More »

Raymond town council upholds decision to keep pool closed for 2020

Posted on July 1, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Westwind Weekly News After a lengthy discussion, Raymond town council has stayed the course in terms of keeping the community pool closed… Read More »

New grain dryer program for farmers hit with tough harvest

Posted on June 25, 2020

A new grant program is now available to help grain farmers upgrade their grain handling systems.  The Efficient Grain Dryer Program is funded through the… Read More »

Structure damage on Montana canal could lead to water conservation efforts in S. Alberta

Posted on June 25, 2020

By Gillian Slade Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat A structure on the St. Mary Canal in Montana failed in May and is being repaired,… Read More »

Hopes high for Trout’s Angels

Posted on June 25, 2020

By Bruce Penton For long-suffering Los Angeles Angels’ fans, this might be the year. If baseball is ever played, that is. Major League Baseball may… Read More »

It all starts with listening

Posted on June 25, 2020

A lot of society’s ills are because of passing judgment on others using poorly-based, preconceived or just flat out bereft of actual facts to make… Read More »

Stirling Pool to remain closed

Posted on June 25, 2020

As previously announced on May 7, the Stirling Pool will remain closed for the season. “Current public health requirements for physical distancing and capacity limits… Read More »

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