Elk Island National Park completes controlled burns despite fire bans – read this week’s LEADER
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Month: April 2024
Alberta creating Canada’s first geothermal test site
Geothermal energy uses naturally occurring heat within the earth to heat water and buildings and generate power, with few emissions...
Province srengthening support for sexual violence survivors
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a month to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent. Nearly...
Alberta Municipalities’ President Tyler Gandam speaks out against planned Bill 20
Alberta Municipalities President and Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam held a virtual news conference on Monday, April 29, to present the...
Professor tackles subject of limiting freedom to express
Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A University of Lethbridge professor spoke on the topic of existing arguments for and...
Wildfire prevention a ‘shared responsibility’, says Minister Loewen
Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government says it will provide weekly updates on the ongoing wildfire situation,...
RCMP respond to rural break-in with armed suspects near Vilna
On April 22, 2024, at 5:05 p.m., Smoky Lake RCMP received a report of a break-in in progress on township...
Webinar featuring Lamont County Reeve, CAO, discusses impacts of recall petitions – read the April 24 LEADER
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St. Albert RCMP investigate a theft
St. Albert RCMP are asking for public assistance in identifying a male individual involved with a pride flag theft. On...
Lamont County issues Fire Ban
A FIRE BAN is issued for Lamont County effective April 23, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. This restriction is due to extreme...
Lloydminster RCMP execute search warrant in child luring investigation
On April 16, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP executed a search warrant on an address in Lloydminster, stemming from an investigation into...
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