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Court challenge put over in Alberta teachers' fight on Charter veto
A court date is being rescheduled for Alberta's teachers in their fight to overturn legislation ordering them back to work.The Alberta Teachers' Association was to be in Edmonton court to set the whee...
Nov 20, 2025
Range Road 32 reduced to single lane alternating Nov. 20
The Municipal District of Fairview has reduced Range Road 32 to single-lane traffic for the majority of the workday Thursday, Nov. 20.The road will be single lane between 108 Avenue and Township Road ...
Nov 20, 2025
Wellspring Alberta launches Cancer Connect support group in Grande Prairie
An Albertan charity offering programs and support to people living with cancer is expanding their services into Grande Prairie.Wellspring Alberta has launched Cancer Connect, a free, monthly gathering...
Nov 20, 2025
Alberta teachers head to court amid labour and Charter dispute with province
Alberta's teachers are heading to court today to try to get a judge to take immediate action on a provincial law ordering them back to work.Lawyers for the Alberta Teachers' Association will ask a jud...
Nov 20, 2025
Grande Prairie police warn idling cars can be easily stolen
Police in Grande Prairie are reminding derivers to be wary of leaving their vehicle idling while they warm up.Grande Prairie RCMP and the Grande Prairie Police Service warn that vehicles left running ...
Nov 19, 2025
Daily physical activity among Canadian adults gets low grades, per latest ParticipACTION report
ParticipACTION has released its 2025 Adult Report Card entitled 'Moving Beyond Stagnation: Elevating Physical Activity in Canada.'In the report's words, stagnation refers to a persistent lack of progr...
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta's auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta's auditor general estimates the government's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.Auditor General Doug Wylie says in a ne...
Nov 19, 2025
Grande Prairie Rotary Youth Exchange program seeking applicants for overseas education
Grande Prairie's Rotary Clubs are calling for any students interested in participating in their overseas schooling program.The Rotary Youth Exchange program in Grande Prairie says it is at risk of shu...
Nov 19, 2025
Province aiming to create safer homes, brighter futures for youth
Alberta's government says it is supporting and strengthening occupational health and safety practices in child and youth facilities.Over the next two years, the province says it is investing more than...
Nov 19, 2025
Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is offering details of her government's plan to introduce legislation to let doctors choose to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously.Smith says it...
Nov 19, 2025