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Meredith Kerr

Meredith Kerr

Meredith Kerr earned her B.A. in Journalism from St. Thomas University in 2013 and has worked in radio, print, and online media. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Calgary’s School of Continuing Education.
Meredith is an experienced reporter who has called St. Paul home since meeting her husband in 2014. They now have four children together and a very busy but never boring life. An active member of the community, Meredith volunteers her time with Friends of Playschool and the St. Paul Cathedral Parish. Meredith loves being outside, but freely admits “garden” might be a rather strong description for the backyard weed patch she spends most of the spring and summer in.

Recent Work by Meredith

UPDATED: Lakeland in line with other areas for advance poll turnout

UPDATED: Lakeland in line with other areas for advance poll turnout

Elections Canada has issued a correction to the detailed estimates of voter turnout for the advanced polls after Lakeland This Week questioned an apparent 73 per cent drop in turnout for the Lakeland riding in Alberta. 
More poll workers needed in Cold Lake; Northern Alberta ridings

More poll workers needed in Cold Lake; Northern Alberta ridings

More workers are needed for the federal election being held on April 28, with the largest numbers of vacancies in northern Alberta ridings, including Peace River-Westlock, Lakeland, and Fort McMurray-Cold Lake.
What to do if your Alberta voter information card is missing or has incorrect information

What to do if your Alberta voter information card is missing or has incorrect information

Voter information cards detailing when and where you should go to vote should have arrived in your mailbox by April 11.
Measles exposures at Two Hills and Vegreville emergency rooms

Measles exposures at Two Hills and Vegreville emergency rooms

There are two confirmed cases of measles in Two Hills according to Alberta Health Services.
Lac La Biche mayor was $8,000 in arrears

Lac La Biche mayor was $8,000 in arrears

Lac La Biche Mayor Paul Reutov was $8,124 in arrears on his property taxes when council made the motion directing administration to take the matter to the courts if he did not resign by 4:30 p.m. on March 3.
Locum nurses in Alberta cheaper than the alternative

Locum nurses in Alberta cheaper than the alternative

While the number of contract nurses working in Alberta Health Services (AHS) owned hospitals in the Lakeland has decreased, the number of locum nurses and the length of time locums are being brought in for is increasing.
Business as usual for Lac La Biche mayor, until the courts decide

Business as usual for Lac La Biche mayor, until the courts decide

The alleged tax arrears came to light after Lac La Biche County received an information request from a member of the public for tax certificates.
Alberta budget breakdown: Deficit budget with no plan for balance

Alberta budget breakdown: Deficit budget with no plan for balance

Deficit spending projected to continue for three years 
Council of a Northern Alberta County make move to get mayor out over alleged tax arrears

Council of a Northern Alberta County make move to get mayor out over alleged tax arrears

In a statement to council, the Mayor of Lac La Biche County said, “To be clear, all my taxes are paid."
LaGrange to stay on as Alberta's Minister of Health

LaGrange to stay on as Alberta's Minister of Health

Despite extremely negative public opinion and calls for her resignation from within and outside of cabinet, Adriana LaGrange will stay on as Alberta’s health minister.
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