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Rural crime fight continuing, says Alberta's justice minister

Rural crime fight continuing, says Alberta's justice minister

Eligible community-based organizations and interest groups can apply for one-time grants of between $5,000 and $25,000.
ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Thorhild Ag Society breaking the ice with 'Splash and Crash' fundraiser

Thorhild Ag Society breaking the ice with 'Splash and Crash' fundraiser

People can bet on when donated car sinks through ice on dugout
Generational shift adding to Alberta's EMS staffing challenges, can the industry adapt?

Generational shift adding to Alberta's EMS staffing challenges, can the industry adapt?

Rural EMS has long had staffing challenges, but a generational shift in values is making it more difficult to fill schedules and keep ambulances ready to respond.
The rising costs of vehicles

The rising costs of vehicles

County of Barrhead councillors approve over $200,000 for three trucks
Barrhead County approves site separation for dairy

Barrhead County approves site separation for dairy

County of Barrhead councillors opt to help bring violation into compliance
Alberta drug deaths soar to highest level ever recorded

Alberta drug deaths soar to highest level ever recorded

Nearly 200 Albertans died last April, marking another bleak milestone: the highest number of deaths recorded in a single month
ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
County of Barrhead councillors debate how to use windfall

County of Barrhead councillors debate how to use windfall

Higher than expected investment income and departments finishing 2023 under budget results in $1.3M surplus
Two not-for-profits receive property tax exemption renewals

Two not-for-profits receive property tax exemption renewals

Barrhead Regional Water Commission to receive $200,000 ACP grant
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