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Crime reduction encouraging

Crime reduction encouraging

A marked decrease in overall crime levels in rural Alberta over the past 12 months is goods news for communities across the region.
Public health must become a priority

Public health must become a priority

In 2010, Canada's ministers of health stated in a Declaration on Prevention and Promotion that "the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, disability and injury are a priority and necessary to the sustainability of the health system.
NDP’s failure on Trans Mountain

NDP’s failure on Trans Mountain

Just before the long weekend, Canadians received news that the Federal Court of Appeal quashed the existing government approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project.
Annual bursary will save lives

Annual bursary will save lives

Re: “Miracle on the Plains,” page 9, Sept. 4 Gazette Mr. Johnnie Bachusky (the article’s author), I received this morning another copy of your story now printed in the Mountain View Gazette. Good Heavens, your article seems to appear everywhere.
A stroll through historic times

A stroll through historic times

It was time to revisit one of our favourite spots. As three sisters we often plan day trips and an occasional holiday. We have strong rural roots and like to examine the past.
Future generations will pay for emissions inaction

Future generations will pay for emissions inaction

The past three years have each set a new global heat record, with 2018 set to take fourth place behind only 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Bullying has no place in schools

Bullying has no place in schools

With the 2018-19 school year getting underway across the region, many students are probably looking forward to spending good times with their friends and colleagues over the coming months.
Premier reacts to court's Trans Mountain decision

Premier reacts to court's Trans Mountain decision

Following is a statement issued by Premier Rachel Notley after the Federal Court of Appeal quashed approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project. It's edited by the Albertan to fit the space available.
A safe path to escape abuse

A safe path to escape abuse

It’s very easy, if you’ve never experienced an abusive relationship, to question why a survivor didn’t leave the situation sooner.
Weekend of Wheels with heart

Weekend of Wheels with heart

It’s that time of year again. Summer is starting to wind down, kids are heading back to school and the Innisfail Weekend of Wheels returns. This year, the two-day family event falls on Sept. 8 and 9.
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