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Local governments "extremely disappointed" by cuts to infrastructure funding

Local governments "extremely disappointed" by cuts to infrastructure funding

“We have to be cognizant that by reducing investment and eliminating the stability and the predictability for municipal finances, we're not helping put the province on a path to recovery."
Provincial Budget promises jobs, economic diversification to launch Alberta's recovery

Provincial Budget promises jobs, economic diversification to launch Alberta's recovery

A $136-million job training program expected to help Albertans find work, upgrade skills while province promises "thousands" of new jobs
Promoting tourism through paying it forward

Promoting tourism through paying it forward

Rumble Alberta is back with more routes and a unique advertising program
Rich Valley Agriplex plans to keep ice plant going until May 1

Rich Valley Agriplex plans to keep ice plant going until May 1

Ag Society believes rural recreation facility should be treated differently when it comes to public health restrictions than urban or multi-use facilities
Funding hit to rural municipalities could be issue of viability

Funding hit to rural municipalities could be issue of viability

 “If we follow this path, we're going to get into an existential crisis as it relates to rural municipalities.”
County hears residents camping concerns

County hears residents camping concerns

Athabasca County will open its campgrounds for 2021, following AHS guidlines
Broken waterlines par for the course

Broken waterlines par for the course

Cold to warm puts stress on all waterlines throughout Westlock
Optional diplomas a relief for EPC students

Optional diplomas a relief for EPC students

After a stressful school year, many opted not to write the exams
Education funding stable as school boards wait for details

Education funding stable as school boards wait for details

Alberta's 2021-22 budget includes an extra $40 million to Learning Support Funding, an envelope that includes PUF and numerous other grants.
Peace River-Westlock MP comments about rallies protesting COVID-19 restrictions

Peace River-Westlock MP comments about rallies protesting COVID-19 restrictions

Viersen supports the right to peaceful protest
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