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Grant Hunter should scrutinize his own budgetary back forty when he claims that a new national strategy gives scant attention…Continue Reading

Albertans can now access mental health and addiction support by calling 211. The government announced last week 211 Alberta is…Continue Reading

Bragging rights in the Fort Macleod business community will be on the line again this summer in the third annual…Continue Reading

A history-making wildfire 10 years ago in Fort McMurray demonstrated that Albertans can and do work together in times of extreme danger and need, an NDP member reminded the legislature last week. Kyle Kasawski, who represents the Edmonton-area constituency of Sherwood Park, acknowledged the anniversary of a fire dubbed The Beast by noting the courage,…Continue Reading

A young doctor blazes a trail of personal and professional growth among locals in a tucked-away community. Obstacles abound, but…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Handibus Society needs an influx of volunteers if it going to continue to provide affordable transportation for seniors and others. Society president Bruce Robertson told Fort Macleod council last week new members are needed or the handibus society’s future is not clear. “Several of the board members have expressed a desire to step…Continue Reading

New Alberta taxation is chipping away at tomorrow’s visitor economy in the name of addressing today’s budget challenges, an industry…Continue Reading

Environmental stewardship through farming gets little play in a federal strategy to protect nature, the UCP’s Grant Hunter emphasized in…Continue Reading

Nine southwestern Alberta libraries were recognized this month for creating amazing programs, events, and opportunities to meet community needs. The…Continue Reading