Province

Alberta launches Indigenous renewables pilot program

The provincial government is launching two small-scale pilot programs for First Nations and Metis communities as part of their Climate Leadership Plan. The government says the two initiatives will invest $2.5 million in local renewable projects that create jobs, reduce emissions and lower utility costs. […]

Columns

National Column: The bluster on health-care funding

“Your French is getting better,” a reporter told Jane Philpott on Wednesday as the federal health minister wrapped up a chat with some members of the press gallery before the weekly Liberal caucus meeting. […]

Local Sports

Jets earn two points in three games

The Morinville Jets played a hat trick of games last week, losing once in regular play, and twice in overtime to rack up two points for their troubles. The club heads into the week with a 2-1-3 record six games into the season. […]

Arts & Culture

Talk of the Town

Oktoberfest was held Saturday at the MCCC. The afternoon events included the Edmonton Dachshund Social Club and dog races, vehicles […]

Arts & Culture

Province removes barriers to library access for Indigenous families

People living on First Nations and Metis Settlements in Alberta will no longer have to pay non-resident fees to access public library services.

The Government of Alberta has allocated more than $670,000 to six regional library systems and three of the large urban libraries to cover non-resident fees for individuals living in Indigenous communities. […]

Local Sports

Morinville Kings open season with a win

After back-to-back exhibition wins over the Devon Barons, the Morinville Senior AA Kings started the 18-game North Central Hockey League 2016-2017 season with a road trip win over Slave Lake Saturday night. […]