COVID-19

Guest Editorial: Now is the time for bold ideas and action

Alberta has experienced its share of turmoil throughout its nearly 115 years as a province. From floods to wildfires to perpetual commodity boom and bust cycles to global financial crises, we’ve weathered it all and come out the other side stronger. Each time we face adversity, we come together, support our neighbours, and roll up our sleeves to do what it takes to weather the storm. […]

Local Sports

Local athletes continuing to train despite the closure of courts and rinks

With the snow receded and spring in the air, now is the time that athletes typically gear up for the next season of their sport. With social distancing in place, face-to-face group training is not possible now; however, it has not stopped local athletes from getting ready to play again.
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Business

It’s YOUR Business: Alternatives & Options [VIDEO]

In our second segment in the series, we talk to Thomas Kirsop of Alternatives & Options, a vape shop with locations in Morinville and St. Albert, about how they are operating to continue to serve their customers, as well as some thoughts for other businesses in the area.
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COVID-19

CTF calling on politicians at all levels to take pay cuts

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims that Alberta politicians are paid too well and that their compensation should be cut, with the COVID-19 crisis being “a perfect time” to do so.
That’s according to a recently released commentary from the non-profit organization, which wants lower taxes and reduced government spending.
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COVID-19

Alberta COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1250 as total cases hit 2908

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Alberta as the province continues what it calls aggressive testing for the illness. Alberta tested 3718 Albertans in the past 24 hours and 105,317 tests have been done to date. COVID-19 cases increased by 406 on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday saw another 105, bringing the provincial total to 2908. […]