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SPAN continues to move forward

SPAN continues to move forward

The St. Paul Abilities Network (SPAN) is actively developing strategies to ensure the future success of both SPAN and its programs, navigating beyond past financial challenges.
Concert donations aid Helping Hands efforts

Concert donations aid Helping Hands efforts

The $864 donations made by those attending Elk Point Community Choir’s Christmas Concert were welcomed by Elk Point Helping Hands, a group whose mission is to provide food and basic toiletries to families in need in the Elk Point area.
Polar Express brings Christmas to Heinsburg Community School

Polar Express brings Christmas to Heinsburg Community School

The story of the fabled Polar Express chugged onto the stage of Heinsburg Community School on Dec. 19.
Missing Fort Mac man last seen December 18

Missing Fort Mac man last seen December 18

RCMP say there is concern fro missing man's health and well-being.
Man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake wasn't a risk-taker, says friend

Man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake wasn't a risk-taker, says friend

An Edmonton man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend.
Town of Bonnyville passes interim budget, proposes two per cent tax increase

Town of Bonnyville passes interim budget, proposes two per cent tax increase

The Town of Bonnyville approved its 2024 Interim Operating and Capital Budgets on Dec. 12, which will likely result in a two per cent tax increase, and a four per cent increase to utility and garbage fees.
Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

With some parts of the province grappling with drought conditions, many areas around the province are now reporting low water levels because of below average snowpack and precipitation in recent months.
Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

With some parts of the province grappling with drought conditions, many areas around the province are now reporting low water levels because of below average snowpack and precipitation in recent months.
Video-calls and robots bring medical specialists to rural Alberta

Video-calls and robots bring medical specialists to rural Alberta

To see a specialist, patients in rural Alberta often need to travel at their own expense to a major city. Starting next year, researchers from the University of Alberta will be bringing more specialists to remote clinics through innovative use of video-technology and robotics.
St. Paul food bank receives food donations from the community

St. Paul food bank receives food donations from the community

A big box worth of food was donated to the food bank on Dec. 22 by staff from the St. Paul Abilities Network (SPAN) and the individuals they serve.
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