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· 8h
BEYOND LOCAL: Rural Alberta residents fear emergency room closures becoming 'the new normal'
Rural Alberta residents fear emergency room closures becoming 'the new normal'
With emergency room closures becoming more prevalent across rural Alberta, residents are unsure if or when these problems will be solved. Killam Mayor Richard Krys hopes to see something done.
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· 9h
NEWS: Sundre proclamation supports national depression awareness campaign
Sundre proclamation supports national depression awareness campaign
From Oct. 6 -12 residents are encouraged to take free online screening to identify potential signs of depression
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· 9h
BEYOND LOCAL: Is citizen journalism a threat or a complement to traditional reporting?
Is citizen journalism a threat or a complement to traditional reporting?
With fewer reporters on the ground, everyday voices are stepping in — but not without challenges to credibility and ethics.
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· 9h
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision
Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision
Premier Danielle Smith's office says the decision to build a pipeline lies solely with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government.
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· 10h
NEWS: Innisfail RCMP no longer asking for help finding missing senior
Innisfail RCMP no longer asking for help finding missing senior
81-year-old-man, who has a medical condition, was last seen in Innisfail Oct. 9 and advised that he was heading to Brooks
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· 10h
BEYOND LOCAL: 211 Alberta sees surge in rural area usage
211 Alberta sees surge in rural area usage
With an increasing number of calls funneled through its channels, the 211 Alberta service is proving its worth in rural areas.
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· 10h
BEYOND LOCAL: When Meta meets AI: a tale of election misinformation
When Meta meets AI: a tale of election misinformation
Next week marks the first municipal electiond being contested in Alberta while Meta is blocking news from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, in Canada.
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· 11h
NEWS: 2007 donation paves way for sauna addition at Olds Aquatic Centre
2007 donation paves way for sauna addition at Olds Aquatic Centre
Project had been shelved after plans called for steam room estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the donation would cover
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· 11h
BEYOND LOCAL: Spoiler alert: Albertans Survivor journey ends with rare sea krait encounter
Spoiler alert: Albertans Survivor journey ends with rare sea krait encounter
A rare and frightening encounter with a venomous sea krait has brought an abrupt end to St. Albert resident Jake Latimer's journey on Survivor.
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· 13h
ICYMI: SPOTLIGHT: Blue Grill: Olds' Home for Award-Winning Pizza & More
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Blue Grill: Olds' Home for Award-Winning Pizza & More
Finding a restaurant that pleases everyone in the family can be a challenge. You want something delicious and high-quality, but also comfortable, welcoming, and easy on the wallet.
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· 14h
NEWS: Innisfail man charged with Red Deer gas station robbery, thefts
Innisfail man charged with Red Deer gas station robbery, thefts
Capture of suspect follows robbery spree probe since Oct. 3
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· 17h
NEWS: Didsbury's junior B hockey team takes on Airdrie Friday
Didsbury's junior B hockey team takes on Airdrie Friday
Mountainview Colts are currently in third place in the north division, tied with the Airdrie Techmation Thunder with six points
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· 17h
BEYOND LOCAL: 'A big mess': Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike
'A big mess': Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike
An education expert says the nearly 200-page "tool kit" hops from one topic to another without context and barely aligns with the provincial curriculum.
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· 20h
NEWS: Mountain View County's public events bylaw includes new insurance provisions
Mountain View County's public events bylaw includes new insurance provisions
Councillor says the robust nature of the bylaw protects neighbours
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· 20h
NEWS: OCTOBER 10 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras
OCTOBER 10 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras
Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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· 1d
BEYOND LOCAL: RCMP reminds drivers not to be turkeys this Thanksgiving weekend
RCMP reminds drivers not to be turkeys this Thanksgiving weekend
The Alberta RCMP will be carrying out enforcement initiatives targeting impaired driving due to drugs, alcohol, distracted driving, and more.
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· 1d
NEWS: Oktoberfest-themed Innisfail event raises thousands for hospital beds
Oktoberfest-themed Innisfail event raises thousands for hospital beds
First fall fundraiser by the Innisfail Health Centre Fundraising Committee continues its mission towards funding a total of 28 new beds for the local hospital
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· 1d
NEWS: “Immediate concern”: Innisfail RCMP ask for help finding missing senior
“Immediate concern”: Innisfail RCMP ask for help finding missing senior
Robbin Pilgrim, who has a medical condition, was last seen in Innisfail Thursday and advised that he was heading to Brooks
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· 1d
NEWS: Departments mark Fire Prevention Week with open houses, outreach
Departments mark Fire Prevention Week with open houses, outreach
Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs, Innisfail fire departments among those across Canada holding activities for the public Oct. 5 - 11 and beyond
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· 1d
ICYMI: SPOTLIGHT: Meet Brian Adcock: Your Trusted Partner at Innisfail Fountain Tire
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Meet Brian Adcock: Your Trusted Partner at Innisfail Fountain Tire
Having worked in eight different locations and also holding an ownership stake in Fountain Tire Red Deer, Brian has a deep understanding of what makes Fountain Tire a trusted name for Canadians.
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· 1d
NEWS: Olds mayor calls for action on hospital upgrade, doctor salary fairness
Olds mayor calls for action on hospital upgrade, doctor salary fairness
No movement on a promised $23 million dialysis upgrade for Olds Hospital and Care Centre
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· 1d
BEYOND LOCAL: Search team reflects on end of Darius Macdougall search
Search team reflects on end of Darius Macdougall search
After the conclusion of a 10-day interprovincial search, Cochrane Search and Rescue reflects on the operation to find Darius Macdougall.
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· 1d
BEYOND LOCAL: Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — 'dominated' election online: report
Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — 'dominated' election online: report
Influencers accounted for almost half of the political content in the researchers’ data set, while news outlets made up 28 per cent and politicians accounted for 18 per cent, the report says.
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· 1d
BEYOND LOCAL: Labour expert questions why Alberta government delayed lockout of teachers
Labour expert questions why Alberta government delayed lockout of teachers
The government's latest offer, rejected in a vote by teachers, included a 12 per cent wage increase over four years and hiring 3,000 more teachers.
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· 1d
NEWS: Didsbury Memorial Complex lighting upgrade expected to save energy
Didsbury Memorial Complex lighting upgrade expected to save energy
New multi-stakeholder grant program provided $18,938 to municipality for upgrades
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