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Online course for rural healthcare providers to support sexual assault survivors coming soon

Online course for rural healthcare providers to support sexual assault survivors coming soon

The Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) in Grande Prairie has developed an online micro-credential course to improve support to sexual assault victims in rural areas called Rural Sexual Assault Care-Expanded – and it will soon be available to rural Alberta healthcare providers.
Gallery: Wintry fun at Glen Avon School

Gallery: Wintry fun at Glen Avon School

Winter activities were enjoyed ahead of spring break at Glen Avon School.
GALLERY: Dr. Brosseau Middle School students enjoy winter carnival

GALLERY: Dr. Brosseau Middle School students enjoy winter carnival

Winter fun at Dr. Brosseau Middle School!
Portage Round Dance draws students from area schools

Portage Round Dance draws students from area schools

School students spend day at Portage learning tradition at annual Round Dance
Quick response saves Lac La Biche garage

Quick response saves Lac La Biche garage

A fast response by fire crews to a vehicle fire complaint in a Lac La Biche residential neighbourhood likely saved a garage and its contents from total destruction.
Teddy bear repair workshop stitches up loved toys

Teddy bear repair workshop stitches up loved toys

Some beloved stuffed animals that needed mending were given new life at a teddy bear repair workshop in Cold Lake.
Cold Lake Fighter Jets are back at it again

Cold Lake Fighter Jets are back at it again

The Cold Lake Fighter Jets are ramping up for the 2023 season. Last year, the Cold Lake football team dominated the competition in both the Alberta Football League and the Canadian Major Football League, winning the title of both Western Conference and National Champions.
Rural crime and policing costs addressed during meeting with Minister Ellis

Rural crime and policing costs addressed during meeting with Minister Ellis

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis answered questions from public servants and local politicians on a range of issues related to public safety and emergency services during a townhall visit to St. Paul on March 24.
Bonnyville firefighters climb to fund cancer research

Bonnyville firefighters climb to fund cancer research

Earlier this month, five volunteer firefighters from Station 5 Bonnyville took part in a charity stairclimb event in Seattle, WA. to raise money for cancer research. Despite the challenge, all five volunteer firefighters made it to the top of the Columbia Centre in full bunker gear.
Mallaig student receives 2023 Loran Award

Mallaig student receives 2023 Loran Award

The Loran Scholars Foundation has announced the 36 newest recipients of the 2023 Loran Award, and included in the list is Burhanuddin Yamani from École Mallaig School.
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