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Chiniki Band pushes forward with solar park proposal

Chiniki Band pushes forward with solar park proposal

The Chiniki First Nation is pushing forward with a 160-hectare solar energy project despite uncertainty over the potential building site.
NDP begin candidate search

NDP begin candidate search

With the provincial and federal elections both taking place in 2019, constituency associations are mobilizing and drumming up volunteers.
Students learn value of kindness, remember lost friend

Students learn value of kindness, remember lost friend

A group of high school students were reminded of the importance of choosing kindness in everyday scenarios on Monday.
MSI funding, cannabis legalization topical at AUMA leaders caucus

MSI funding, cannabis legalization topical at AUMA leaders caucus

The possible loss of Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding were hot topics at last week's Municipal Leaders Caucus in Edmonton.
Bowl for Kids Sake raises $15,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bowl for Kids Sake raises $15,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

It was a strike for the ninth annual Bowl For Kids Sake event last Sunday.
Library nominated for provincial award

Library nominated for provincial award

The local bearer of all things books is looking for community support this week - with two days to spare.
First Nations special needs children in limbo after funding cut

First Nations special needs children in limbo after funding cut

Talks are underway to save a therapy program from having to abruptly shut its doors at the end of the month.
School board superintendents salaries under review

School board superintendents salaries under review

Rocky View Schools’ superintendent Greg Luterbach will have to provide a statement of his wages, along with the rest of Alberta school superintendents, after an announcement from Education Minister David Eggen.
Alberta invests $8 million in RCMP to fight rural crime

Alberta invests $8 million in RCMP to fight rural crime

The province has announced an investment of $8 million for additional RCMP to combat a spike in rural crime in recent years.
Flowers votes against her own motion

Flowers votes against her own motion

Coun. Susan Flowers wound up siding with unanimous opposition for her motion, following what she perceived as a successful healthy debate.
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