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No spending increase on education in Alberta budget

No spending increase on education in Alberta budget

This article was originally published by our sister paper, St. Albert Today and written by April Hudson. Spending on education in Alberta won't increase for the next four years as the provincial government works to rein in expenses.
Mixed news for municipalities in 2019 Alberta budget

Mixed news for municipalities in 2019 Alberta budget

This article was originally published by our sister paper, St. Albert Today and written by Jennifer Henderson.
Alberta budget cuts spending by $1.3 billion over four years

Alberta budget cuts spending by $1.3 billion over four years

This article was originally published by our sister paper, St. Albert Today and written by April Hudson. The Government of Alberta is banking on a pipeline being built in the next four years in order to keep spending cuts to a minimum.
Armed and dangerous suspect believed to be in Lac La Biche area

Armed and dangerous suspect believed to be in Lac La Biche area

UPDATED: Barton Lohouse was found deceased Oct. 20. The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a male suspect believed to be connected to an aggravated assault that took place on the morning of Oct. 18.
Weather for Oct. 23 to Oct. 29

Weather for Oct. 23 to Oct. 29

Oct. 23 Day: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 6. UV index 1 or low. Night: Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h.
Concerned citizens encourage letter campaign to regain AU jobs

Concerned citizens encourage letter campaign to regain AU jobs

A group of citizens has formed a loose coalition to petition the provincial government to have more executive positions from Athabasca University live in the area instead of urban centres like Edmonton or Calgary.
Weather Oct. 11 to Oct. 17

Weather Oct. 11 to Oct. 17

Oct. 11 - Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 7 overnight. Oct. 12 - Mainly sunny with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Winds up to 15 km/h. High 8. Wind chill minus 7 in the a.m. UV index 2 (low).
Sisters in Spirit walk draws a large crowd

Sisters in Spirit walk draws a large crowd

Men, women, and children gathered on Oct. 4 to take part in the annual Sisters in Spirit walk. Starting at the Seniors’ Drop in Centre they made their way to the river via main street.
AU president confirms university here to stay

AU president confirms university here to stay

Athabasca University is not pulling up stakes and leaving town, according to AU president Dr. Neil Fassina . In a wide-ranging Oct. 3 interview Fassina expressed frustration over continually allaying fears of AU leaving the region.
Family feud nets $750 fine

Family feud nets $750 fine

A years-long fight between a pair of brothers has netted one a $750 fine after he was found guilty of Mischief Causing Damage under $5,000 after a trial Sept. 30. Glen Damus Miller appeared before Judge Clifton Purvis in Athabasca Provincial Court.
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