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Police officers acted lawfully when responding to call in Kehewin Cree Nation, according to ASIRT report

Police officers acted lawfully when responding to call in Kehewin Cree Nation, according to ASIRT report

Two officers who shot at a suspect on March 9, 2022, in Kehewin Cree Nation, were found to have acted lawfully and "properly in the execution of their duties," according to a report released by ASIRT.
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Space available at Bonnyville's community garden

Space available at Bonnyville's community garden

LICA Environmental Stewards have community garden beds up for grabs, just in time for this year’s growing season.
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Ecojustice asks for environmental impact assessment on Pathways carbon capture project

Ecojustice asks for environmental impact assessment on Pathways carbon capture project

Ecojustice says that an EIA is essential to the project as a whole than in segments – called project splitting – because it would consider all impacts of the project together.
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What to grow? Alberta farmers making crops choices based on how much water they can get

What to grow? Alberta farmers making crops choices based on how much water they can get

Some irrigation districts in Alberta are cutting water allocations by about 50 per cent this year.
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Cold Lake council approves $10,000 for Cold Lake First Nations Treaty 1-11 event

Cold Lake council approves $10,000 for Cold Lake First Nations Treaty 1-11 event

COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake approved a $10,000 sponsorship for the Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) Treaty 1-11 Gathering, titled “Carrying the Fire Forward.” The event is set to take place from August 26-30 at the English Bay Treaty Grounds. 
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Elk Point mayor updates Chamber on new project

Elk Point mayor updates Chamber on new project

ELK POINT – Mayor Parrish Tung made a brief surprise visit to the May 8 meeting of the Elk Point and District Chamber of Commerce, and following the previous week’s federal and provincial announcements of new projects for Elk Point, told
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Students heading to Ottawa for national science fair present projects to St. Paul Education

Students heading to Ottawa for national science fair present projects to St. Paul Education

During the regular St. Paul Education board meeting on May 9, four students who will be competing in the national youth science fair in Ottawa presented their projects to trustees.
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Missing Fort McMurray woman last seen two days after evacuation alert

Missing Fort McMurray woman last seen two days after evacuation alert

RCMP say Octavia Black, 21, missing from Fort McMurray since April 16.
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Cold Lake council voices concerns over Bill 20, requests meeting with MLA

Cold Lake council voices concerns over Bill 20, requests meeting with MLA

COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake council has expressed concerns about Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024.
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Canada's only Indigenous pro rodeo returns to Buffalo Lake

Canada's only Indigenous pro rodeo returns to Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement hosts second running of Gateway to the North pro rodeo
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