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Alberta legislature stands with Filipino Canadians in tragedy’s aftermath

Posted on 08 May 2025 by George Lee

Both sides of the Alberta legislature rose to support Canada’s Filipino community last week, as the nation struggled to process…Continue Reading

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Southwest United in city tournament

Posted on 01 May 2025 by Editor

Southwest United lost two of three games Saturday in a high school boys sevens tournament at Lethbridge Rugby Club. United…Continue Reading

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Alberta-built dental plan should have you beaming

Posted on 01 May 2025 by George Lee

If paperwork makes you frown, Alberta’s dental plan may just paste a great big smile on your face. That was…Continue Reading

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Flyers in Lethbridge tournament

Posted on 01 May 2025 by Editor

The F.P. Walshe Flyers battled hard in a weekend high school girls sevens tournament at the Lethbridge Rugby Club. The Flyers opened the tournament Saturday morning against the powerful Raymond Comets, losing 34-12. Addy Nelson scored a try and booted the convert for F.P. Walshe and Riley Stedman also scored a try. In their second…Continue Reading

Oil and gas industry extends way beyond Fort McMurray

Posted on 01 May 2025 by George Lee

The name Fort McMurray rolls off the tongue easily when you talk about oil and gas in Alberta. Perhaps Nisku,…Continue Reading

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Farm family trucking licence stays in place as Alberta training takes new path

Posted on 01 May 2025 by George Lee

Apprentice-style trucker training recently adopted in Alberta continues the practice of making allowances for the unique challenges faced by farm…Continue Reading

An improved roadmap of northern Alberta includes better emergency exits during wildfires, UCP says

Posted on 01 May 2025 by George Lee

Improved economic corridors and emergency routes will eventually remap the way drivers navigate the north, the legislature heard during a…Continue Reading

Dollars for the north paint picture of prosperity, says Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA

Posted on 01 May 2025 by George Lee

Another UCP elected representative has joined a chorus of praise for geographic diversity represented in the provincial government’s spending plans.…Continue Reading

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Foothills re-elects Barlow; Liberals form government

Posted on 30 April 2025 by Editor

Voters in the Foothills riding opted for the status quo Monday, electing Conservative incumbent John Barlow. “It is an absolute honour to represent you,” Barlow said, thanking his supporters. “The national results are obviously not what we hoped for, but I know we will roll up our sleeves and get to work for what is…Continue Reading