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Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

The action plan also includes an $800,000 grant program to help establish new Medical First Responder agencies, and a $600,000 grant program for communities with existing emergency medical services stations to recruit and train a local workforce.
Cold Lake council explores FoodCycler Pilot Program to reduce household food waste

Cold Lake council explores FoodCycler Pilot Program to reduce household food waste

The City of Cold Lake is exploring a new way to tackle food waste with the introduction of the FoodCycler Pilot Program, a compact composting solution aimed at reducing organic waste from households.
"Gulf is just too big": strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

"Gulf is just too big": strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

Alberta's nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the province foundered over disagreements over how much to pay and recruit them.
Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they’re being penalized by high utility fees and some municipalities are asking the government to step in and equalize costs throughout the province.
Comet can be seen over Northeast Alberta starting Oct. 10

Comet can be seen over Northeast Alberta starting Oct. 10

A spectacular comet will be visible in Alberta starting later next week.
Cold Lake council considers small changes for food vendors at Kinosoo Beach

Cold Lake council considers small changes for food vendors at Kinosoo Beach

COLD LAKE - City of Cold Lake council has been discussing potential changes to the “Vendor Alley” area at Kinosoo Beach, focusing on food truck accommodations.  
Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program now accepting applications

Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program now accepting applications

Indigenous students in Alberta are encouraged to apply for the Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program.
Municipalities want independent integrity office in Alberta

Municipalities want independent integrity office in Alberta

Alberta’s municipal leaders say code of conduct investigations put councillors in a difficult position with peers and the public, and they are asking the province to establish an Independent Office of Integrity to take over the responsibility.
$100,000 winning lottery ticket bought at St. Paul 7-Eleven

$100,000 winning lottery ticket bought at St. Paul 7-Eleven

ST. PAUL - A local man is $100,000 richer after winning a large prize from a $5 scratch and win ticket. Darren Hunter won the prize from a Crossword Animal scratch and win ticket that he purchased at the St.
VIDEO: RCMP arrest shows Lac La Biche man thrown face-down to the street

VIDEO: RCMP arrest shows Lac La Biche man thrown face-down to the street

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