Controversial ‘energy war room’ shut down: money and mandate to go elsewhere
Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government has dissolved the Canadian Energy Centre, also known as the “energy...
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Homeschool boom brings tough choices for parents and rural schools
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Several policy changes introduced by the UCP since forming government in 2019 have helped...
Near tragedy draws family together this Father’s Day
Amanda Jeffery, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The question of whether a person should celebrate their father all year round or...
‘Dopamine Boxing’ helps Parkinson’s sufferers with life
Megan Welcer, Alyssa Edwards, Dean Stewart and Tysun Tallman are volunteer coaches for Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing. Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism...
Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup run has been a dream for lifelong NWT fan
NHL/NHL Shop promotional photo Tom Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Watching the Edmonton Oilers advance through the Stanley Cup playoffs...
Ontario estate transformed into luxurious ‘MILF Manor’
This Shanty Bay estate was featured in the television show MILF Manor. Wayne Doyle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The tourism...
St. Paul RCMP seek public assistance in assault and robbery
St. Paul RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying a male suspect after an elderly male was assaulted and robbed...
The War Amps: A Legacy of Support and Empowerment
Dean LaBerge, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Beginning in 1918 with the establishment of the Amputation Club of British Columbia, multiple...
Indigenous vet felt duty to serve Canada in D-Day
In a time when Indigenous people were seen as less than human and their culture assimilated, many still volunteered to...
Alberta investing more in Seniors Lodges
Through Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is providing a funding increase of $20 million through the Lodge Assistance Program to help...
Legislature Report: routing Fort Mac evacuations, preparing for post secondary education, filling cancer doctor shortage, telling two economic tales
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IN-AND-OUTS FOR FORT MAC ROADS TAKE TOO LONG—NDP The province should put its pedal...
Men encouraged to ‘Buddy Up’ during June campaign
Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Buddy Up: Help a Buddy is a month-long initiative held in June to recognize...