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"Gulf is just too big": strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

"Gulf is just too big": strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

Alberta's nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the province foundered over disagreements over how much to pay and recruit them.
Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they’re being penalized by high utility fees and some municipalities are asking the government to step in and equalize costs throughout the province.
Athabasca family raises $1,000 for specialty speech software

Athabasca family raises $1,000 for specialty speech software

Elissa Schinnel pulled funds together thanks to community bottle drive and anonymous donations
Comet will come into sight next week in northwest Alberta

Comet will come into sight next week in northwest Alberta

Westlock Thunderbirds crush Vermillion Mauraders 51-14 in home opener

Westlock Thunderbirds crush Vermillion Mauraders 51-14 in home opener

T-Birds are 3-0 to start the season for the first time in team history
Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program now accepting applications

Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program now accepting applications

Indigenous students in Alberta are encouraged to apply for the Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program.
Rodeo association hands out awards to Barrhead riders

Rodeo association hands out awards to Barrhead riders

The Wildrose Rodeo Association Rodeo Finals hosted by the Barrhead AG Society was an event to remember
Municipalities want independent integrity office in Alberta

Municipalities want independent integrity office in Alberta

Alberta’s municipal leaders say code of conduct investigations put councillors in a difficult position with peers and the public, and they are asking the province to establish an Independent Office of Integrity to take over the responsibility.
Westlock's St Mary's Sharks wins gold in tournament

Westlock's St Mary's Sharks wins gold in tournament

The next action for the Sharks is the RF Staples JV Tournament on Oct. 4 and 5. 
OCTOBER 3 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

OCTOBER 3 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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