Port Hardy had a beautiful day to vote on Oct. 24, and plenty of folks proudly sported their “I Voted” stickers. Some took the time after casting their ballots to chat with the Gazette about what matters to them in this election. Mika McMillan jokes,… Read More »Port Hardy votes! | The Star
Nursing survey to address work and recruitment challenges The Peace River Regional District will be surveying nurses to help address challenges and increase recruitment to the region. The PRRD board approved establishing a survey at their Oct. 22 meeting, which will be created in partnership… Read More »PRRD news briefs | The Star
HURON COUNTY – The 2020 Agri-Food Forum will be held virtually for the first time since it’s inception in 2009, due to the current health crisis. Traditionally the forum is a two-day event with bus tours and presentations but this year it will be two… Read More »Agri-Food Forum to be held online this year
Two people arrested by the North Battleford RCMP Gang Task Force had more court appearances. Shynia Skeavington, 24, of Mosquito First Nation, and Matthew Greer, 34, from Biggar, had appearances scheduled in North Battleford Provincial Court Oct. 5 for plea and the matters were adjourned.… Read More »Two arrested by North Battleford Gang Task Force appear in court
BROCKTON – Mayor Chris Peabody drew council’s attention to an important matter during the Sept. 22 council meeting. A public meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 13 concerning the proposed use and expansion of the former Energizer building on the west side of Walkerton, for… Read More »Public meeting scheduled regarding proposed marijuana facility
Colin Rankin used to run a successful audio engineering business from his home in St. Albert – until COVID-19 hit. Earlier this year, as artists across the country lost their incomes with the cancellations of events and gatherings, Rankin suddenly saw his business dry up.… Read More »‘It hurts’: Workers grapple with the mental impacts of Alberta’s recession
SOUTH DUNDAS – SD&G OPP have released more details on the September 21st drug bust on Rowena Road at Shaver Road. OPP officers from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Community Street Crime Unit, and the SD&G detachment, along with… Read More »Thirteen charged in Rowena Road pot bust