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Meredith Kerr

Meredith Kerr

Meredith Kerr earned her B.A. in Journalism from St. Thomas University in 2013 and has worked in radio, print, and online media. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Calgary’s School of Continuing Education.
Meredith is an experienced reporter who has called St. Paul home since meeting her husband in 2014. They now have four children together and a very busy but never boring life. An active member of the community, Meredith volunteers her time with Friends of Playschool and the St. Paul Cathedral Parish. Meredith loves being outside, but freely admits “garden” might be a rather strong description for the backyard weed patch she spends most of the spring and summer in.

Recent Work by Meredith

Ag societies and province to discuss future funding

Ag societies and province to discuss future funding

The province will be starting conversations with local agricultural societies about the next funding agreement in the near future after announcing $7.4 million in funding for seven regional ag societies on April 24.
St. Paul gymnasts flip at season-end meet

St. Paul gymnasts flip at season-end meet

St. Paul Gymnastics Club hosted their 2025 Rose Meet on April 22. Seventeen gymnasts competed in the program, which included floor work, bars, vault, and balance beam.
Alberta government pushes buy local

Alberta government pushes buy local

Alberta’s provincial government is pushing a buy local campaign in the wake of the ongoing tariff war with the United States.
Caouette and Sons says the future is in St. Paul

Caouette and Sons says the future is in St. Paul

Farm families from around the region stopped by for a barbecue and ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the Caouette and Sons’ newly constructed shop on the corner of Highway 29 and Highway 881 in St. Paul.
UPDATED: Lakeland in line with other areas for advance poll turnout

UPDATED: Lakeland in line with other areas for advance poll turnout

Elections Canada has issued a correction to the detailed estimates of voter turnout for the advanced polls after Lakeland This Week questioned an apparent 73 per cent drop in turnout for the Lakeland riding in Alberta. 
More poll workers needed in Cold Lake; Northern Alberta ridings

More poll workers needed in Cold Lake; Northern Alberta ridings

More workers are needed for the federal election being held on April 28, with the largest numbers of vacancies in northern Alberta ridings, including Peace River-Westlock, Lakeland, and Fort McMurray-Cold Lake.
OPINION: Budget cuts punish St. Paul Library for fiscal responsibility

OPINION: Budget cuts punish St. Paul Library for fiscal responsibility

The decision by the County of St. Paul to cut $30,000 from its library budget is an appalling departure from its 2025 Operational Plan, which explicitly lists it will “adequately fund library services.
Resurgence of small family farms in the Lakeland

Resurgence of small family farms in the Lakeland

Small family farms appear to be making a resurgence in the Lakeland according to Ron Wirsta, the manager of the St. Paul Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant.
What to do if your voter information card is missing or has incorrect information

What to do if your voter information card is missing or has incorrect information

Voter information cards detailing when and where you should go to vote should have arrived in your mailbox by April 11.
After two hours in camera, Lac La Biche council approves motion to appoint Integrity Commissioner

After two hours in camera, Lac La Biche council approves motion to appoint Integrity Commissioner

Lac La Biche County Council will be voting on the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner at a later date, following more than two hours of discussion in closed session.
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