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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 6h

BEYOND LOCAL: Uphill battle to recruit, train to meet the promise of more Alberta teachers: Post-sec

Uphill battle to recruit, train to meet the promise of more Alberta teachers: Post-sec

ATA President Jason Schilling called the clause to hire 3,000 new teachers over three years a “drop in the bucket” compared to the number of teachers needed in Alberta.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 6h

NEWS: Okotoks' Nightmare in the Campground 2 returning scarier than ever

Okotoks' Nightmare in the Campground 2 returning scarier than ever

An expansion of the haunted houses among several additions to this year's spooky experience.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 8h

NEWS: Town of Okotoks reminds drivers school zones remain in effect during strike

Town of Okotoks reminds drivers school zones remain in effect during strike

School zones remain in place for commuters amid the teachers' strike.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 8h

BEYOND LOCAL: Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

Trump posted on social media in February that he wanted to revive the Keystone XL project, which would run Alberta crude oil down to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 8h

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta's education minister says cutting government funding to private schools would only escalate the pressure faced by the province's strained public school system.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 9h

NEWS: Diamond Valley candidates tackle growth, safety and more at forum

Diamond Valley candidates tackle growth, safety and more at forum

The nine candidates seeking seats on Diamond Valley council answered an array of questions at a forum on Oct. 6.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 9h

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump's 'love language'

Alberta's Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump's 'love language'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Trump prefers to hear about what Canada can offer to help make America "even greater."

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 11h

NEWS: Rally for teachers planned in Okotoks as strike continues

Rally for teachers planned in Okotoks as strike continues

A rally is planned in Okotoks as a province-wide teachers' strike got underway on Monday.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 11h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Tim Webb – Foothills County Council – Division 7

Meet the Candidates: Tim Webb – Foothills County Council – Division 7

Tim Webb is the challenger in Foothills County Council – Division 7 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 11h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: R.D. McHugh – Foothills County Council – Division 7

Meet the Candidates: R.D. McHugh – Foothills County Council – Division 7

R.D. McHugh is the incumbent in Foothills County Council – Division 7 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: John Callister – Foothills County Council – Division 6

Meet the Candidates: John Callister – Foothills County Council – Division 6

John Callister is the challenger in Foothills County Council – Division 6 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Don Waldorf – Foothills County Council – Division 6

Meet the Candidates: Don Waldorf – Foothills County Council – Division 6

Don Waldorf is the incumbent in Foothills County Council – Division 6 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Rita Bertwell – Foothills County Council – Division 4

Meet the Candidates: Rita Bertwell – Foothills County Council – Division 4

Rita Bertwell is the challenger in Foothills County Council – Division 4 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 13h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Suzanne Oel – Foothills County Council – Division 4

Meet the Candidates: Suzanne Oel – Foothills County Council – Division 4

Suzanne Oel is the incumbent in Foothills County Council – Division 4 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 13h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Laura Kendall – Foothills County Council – Division 3

Meet the Candidates: Laura Kendall – Foothills County Council – Division 3

Laura Kendall is the challenger in Foothills County Council – Division 3 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 13h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Barb Castell – Foothills County Council – Division 3

Meet the Candidates: Barb Castell – Foothills County Council – Division 3

Barb Castell is the incumbent in Foothills County Council – Division 3 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 14h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Benita Estes – Foothills County Council – Division 2

Meet the Candidates: Benita Estes – Foothills County Council – Division 2

Benita Estes is the challenger in Foothills County Council – Division 2 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 14h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Delilah Miller – Foothills County Council – Division 2

Meet the Candidates: Delilah Miller – Foothills County Council – Division 2

Delilah Miller is the incumbent in Foothills County Council – Division 2 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 14h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Jasona Rondeau – Foothills County Council – Division 1

Meet the Candidates: Jasona Rondeau – Foothills County Council – Division 1

Jasona Rondeau is the challenger in Foothills County Council – Division 1 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 15h

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Rob Siewert – Foothills County Council – Division 1

Meet the Candidates: Rob Siewert – Foothills County Council – Division 1

Rob Siewert is the incumbent in Foothills County Council – Division 1 in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 16h

NEWS: EDITORIAL: Newspapers play key role in Canadian communities

EDITORIAL: Newspapers play key role in Canadian communities

National Newspaper Week is an opportunity to recognize the critical role that newspapers play in an active and healthy democracy.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 17h

ICYMI: SPOTLIGHT: Enhancing investor protection: What OBSI’s binding authority means for investors #Spotlight #SponsoredContent #GreatWestMedia

Enhancing investor protection: What OBSI’s binding authority means for investors

Imagine you notice unexpected fee charges in your investment account or feel your financial advisor has given you advice that resulted in unexpected losses.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 17h

NEWS: ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

ROAD REPORT: Foothills road conditions and cameras

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

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Hazel Martin – Diamond Valley Council

Meet the Candidates: Hazel Martin – Diamond Valley Council

Hazel Martin is one of nine candidates seeking a seat on Diamond Valley Council in the 2025 municipal election.

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Western Wheel @westernwheel.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Meet the Candidates: Tom Kirk – Diamond Valley Council

Meet the Candidates: Tom Kirk – Diamond Valley Council

Tom Kirk is one of nine candidates seeking a seat on Diamond Valley Council in the 2025 municipal election.

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