Beyond Local

Meredith Kerr Journal Staff The County of St. Paul gave first reading to Bylaw 2018-20 - Cannabis Consumption Bylaw during the regular council meeting on Nov. 13.

*Update: While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is continuing its rotating strike action in Calgary and Red Deer, Alta, and Sherbrooke, Quebec. The rotating strike action in Calgary began at 6 p.m. on Oct.

Not all of the residents along the regional waterline route have signed off on the right-of-way, and while it may seem dismal to some, the engineers responsible for the project have seen it time and time again.

It’s been described as the Oscars for small businesses. Businesses from all over the Lakeland will be honoured after being nominated for the annual Lakeland Business of the Year Awards (BOYA). This year, it will be taking place on Oct.

At the end of the day, it was hard work and collaboration that got the job done. Last week, the Regional Water Commission were notified the province would be funding the $11-million overage for the regional waterline.

“It’s devastating, and in the big picture, it’s very alarming for the future of energy development in Canada.

Laws regarding driving under the influence have been updated as the legalization of recreational cannabis approaches. As of June 21, there are new rules regarding drug-impaired driving ahead of marijuana being legalized in October.

The regional waterline is $11-million over budget, and that means the project is waiting in the wings until further notice from the province. Tenders for two of the four projects for the regional waterline came in higher than expected.

The Lakeland Centre for FASD isn’t letting anyone fall through the cracks. The centre offers supports for expectant mothers, anyone yet to be diagnosed, and those already diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

“It’s certainly overdue.