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Alberta creates grant program for security measures to deter hate crimes

Alberta creates grant program for security measures to deter hate crimes

The province is directing a total of $500,000 to the program. The grants will be for up to $10,000 for everything from security cameras to protection planning, training, and education.
Sturgeon Valley plans pass first reading

Sturgeon Valley plans pass first reading

Region could house 68,000 people by 2041.
'Unacceptable environmental effects:' New federal policy restricts thermal coal

'Unacceptable environmental effects:' New federal policy restricts thermal coal

Federal Environment Minister Jonathon Wilkinson said the move was made because of the need to stop burning coal for power — the single greatest source of greenhouse gases in the world. 
The gentleman farmer’s 'cornuco-P3'

The gentleman farmer’s 'cornuco-P3'

Pandemic Planting Project a blend of passions for Sturgeon County lawyer-now-also-farmer.
Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

Conservative MP Tom Kmiec is pushing for the expansion of job-protected bereavement leave from five days to eight weeks.
Chicken coop brings excitement to Villeneuve seniors

Chicken coop brings excitement to Villeneuve seniors

Four new feathered guests have created a buzz at the residence.
Good morning, St. Albert!

Good morning, St. Albert!

Happy Sunday!
Liberals table bill to make criminal pardons quicker, cheaper

Liberals table bill to make criminal pardons quicker, cheaper

The cost of applying for a pardon shot up to $658 from $50 over the past decade, pushing down the number of applications by 57 per cent, said Public Safety Minister Bill Blair.
Pride still reigns in June through Outloud

Pride still reigns in June through Outloud

There are many reasons to celebrate, OutLoud's executive director says, and many more to come as the city's Pride Festival is set for the fall.
National group concerned about provincial reopening plans in light of COVID variant

National group concerned about provincial reopening plans in light of COVID variant

Some provinces hit hard by the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have moved toward shedding more public health restrictions, but a national group is calling for those governments to slow their plans.
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