Author Archives:
Legislation proposed to further recognize First Nations policing
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced proposed changes to the province's Police Act, which would expand powers for First Nations police forces and increase their stature.Justice Minister Ka...
Oct 21, 2020
Infrastructure in Nunavut far behind that in most of Canada: report
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Health care, housing and internet access for Inuit in Nunavut all lag far behind what a majority of Canadians expect for themselves, says a new report. The 300-page document was com...
Oct 21, 2020
Feds say 100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests have arrived, being distributed to provinces
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Anita Anand says the first shipment of rapid tests for COVID-19 has arrived in Canada but their eventual destinations remain shrouded in mystery. Canada signed a deal wit...
Oct 21, 2020
Dignity Barns providing place to give, receive needed items
The first-ever Dignity Barn has opened up in the Town of Fairview, located on the corner of 106 Street and 101 Avenue.The barn was established by resident Michelle Dacyk, after she picked up the idea ...
Oct 21, 2020
Ice plant "meltdown" forces cancellation of season at Fort St. John Curling Club
What is being described as an ice plant meltdown, the Fort St. John Curling Club has been forced to cancel their 2020-21 season.In a release posted to their Facebook page, the club says that on Octobe...
Oct 21, 2020
Remains found in Tulsa search for 1921 race massacre victims
OKLAHOMA CITY - At least 10 bodies have been found in an unmarked mass grave at a Tulsa cemetery where investigators are searching for remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a state offic...
Oct 21, 2020
International Paper donates feminine hygiene products to Grande Prairie high schools
International Paper Grande Prairie, with assistance from the United Way Alberta Northwest, has gifted two Grande Prairie high schools with feminine hygiene kits for students in need.The kits are packa...
Oct 21, 2020
Canada Post urging Canadians to finish online Christmas shopping early
Once you've found that perfect gift you want to have it under the tree on Dec. 25, right?Canada Post is planning for a holiday season with an increase in online shopping this year adding to the usual ...
Oct 21, 2020
Experts, ATA slam leaked curriculum change proposals
EDMONTON - The chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says young children aren't too emotionally vulnerable to learn about residential schools as a leaked draft of proposed Alberta curriculu...
Oct 21, 2020
More than 90 per cent of Peace Region crop combined before the snow
The October 13 crop report from Alberta Agriculture says 92 per cent of the Peace Country crop had been combined by that date.That was well ahead of the five-year average of 65.9 per cent and the 10-y...
Oct 21, 2020