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A mother’s journey of sacrifice, from the Philippines to Canada

A mother’s journey of sacrifice, from the Philippines to Canada

In April 2002, the Enriquez family officially moved to northern Alberta. They remain in the community today.
Cold Lake teacher shapes young artists, inspires younger generation

Cold Lake teacher shapes young artists, inspires younger generation

Teaching at the school for three years, Alger has dedicated herself to expanding the role of the arts in education.  
Jasper residents displaced by wildfire begin moving into interim housing

Jasper residents displaced by wildfire begin moving into interim housing

"This is intended as interim housing, so it’s not permanent or long term but to allow Jasper residents a safe place to be for the next few years while they rebuild."
Small earthquake recorded in southern Alberta on Thursday

Small earthquake recorded in southern Alberta on Thursday

An earthquake along the southern Foothills near Longview yesterday likely went unnoticed by people.
Human remains found in Saddle Lake last year have been identified

Human remains found in Saddle Lake last year have been identified

A human skull found by a hunter last year in Saddle Lake Cree Nation has now been identified by police.
MLA Cyr holds private meeting in response to Crane Lake drilling concerns

MLA Cyr holds private meeting in response to Crane Lake drilling concerns

The Crane Lake Advisory & Stewardship Society (CLASS) brought concerns to Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr in a private meeting held at the Shaw House on Feb. 24.
Feds giving Jasper another $2 million for pop-up business village, other wildfire recovery initiatives

Feds giving Jasper another $2 million for pop-up business village, other wildfire recovery initiatives

The Municipality of Jasper will receive over $1.8 million to establish the pop-up business village and deliver construction related initiatives, while Tourism Jasper will receive $250,000 to enhance and promote visitor experiences.
Sundre man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 1976 killing, jailed 6.5 years

Sundre man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 1976 killing, jailed 6.5 years

Ronald James Edwards, 75, was sentenced March 3 in Court of King's Bench Calgary after admitting killing Pauline Elizabeth Brazeau southwest of Cochrane 49 years ago
Three people charged following one of largest drug seizures ever in Cold Lake area

Three people charged following one of largest drug seizures ever in Cold Lake area

Six separate search warrants executed on Feb. 25 have resulted in one of the largest drug seizures ever made in the Cold Lake area.
Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) rejects major solar application in M.D. of Provost

Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) rejects major solar application in M.D. of Provost

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) ruled that the project was "not in the public interest"
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