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Elk Point 'aggresively' recruiting staff for hospital

Aggressive efforts are being made to recruit staff for the Elk Point Hospital and a recruitment committee is looking at offering potential staff some lucrative incentives. Councillor Dwight Dach spoke to County of St.

Trial date set for Benson

Richard Edward Benson, who is charged in relation to the incident at Racette School that resulted in the death of 11-year-old Megan Wolitski and serious injuries to two of her classmates, is scheduled to stand trial in November.

Medevac flights soon to be rerouted to International Airport

Beginning in March, emergency patients being transferred by fixed-wing air ambulance service from northern Alberta to Edmonton will be rerouted to the International Airport instead of landing at City Centre Airport in the capital.
Sold out Rock the Dress gala raises thousands of dollars

Sold out Rock the Dress gala raises thousands of dollars

The first ever Rock the Dress Valentines Benefit Gala managed to not only raise thousands of dollars but the event is also being described as an amazing night that far exceeded organizers’ expectations.

Splash park set to open Canada Day

Tim Bear and Gary Ward of the St. Paul splash park committee visited Town of St. Paul council last week to discuss the current state of affairs regarding the park, and announced a tentative opening date for July 1.

Student threatens local school

A 17-year-old male is facing serious criminal charges following a threat at a local school in the St. Paul area on the morning of Feb. 4. The suspect was involved in an altercation with another student on Monday morning, according to St. Paul RCMP.
Idle No More marches through St. Paul

Idle No More marches through St. Paul

Members of Saddle Lake, Frog Lake and Kehewin took to the streets of St. Paul in peaceful protest of the federal government on Monday for the Idle No More worldwide day of action. “This is an education; this is a peace rally.
Premier offers state-of-the-province address

Premier offers state-of-the-province address

As part of a commitment to keeping the lines of communication open with Albertans about major issues, Premier Alison Redford offered a state-of-the-province address last Thursday, as a way to address concerns over lower-than-anticipated oil revenue a

Flu season hits a peak

Although this winter’s cold and flu season started early and is now well underway, it isn’t too late for those who have yet to get a flu shot to do so, according to Alberta Health Services. Dr.

RCMP, police dog track man in frigid weather

A 37-year-old man ran away from RCMP on Sunday morning in extremely cold and dangerous weather conditions, and had to be tracked down with the help of a police dog, according to an RCMP press release. At 12 a.m.
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