The following official statement is issued on behalf of the Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors:"Albertans have heard rumblings for the last six months that the provincial government is considering introducing political parties to local municipal government and school board elections through changes to the L...

Wolf Creek Public Schools has begun its annual shift towards the task of budget preparations for the 2024/2025 academic year. This process is not just about crunching numbers; it's about strategically investing in our future - our students.Our budget is primarily supported by funding from the Government of Alberta, thr...

Friday, February 2 is World Wetlands Day. While many of these beautiful places are frozen over this time of year, this occasion gives us a chance to reflect on their importance and the never-ending services they offer to set our own communities up for a hopeful future. Canada is home to one quarter of the world's wetla...

The below letter is submitted in response to the article entitled 'Property owners in downtown Red Deer threaten to withhold property taxes until plan for shelter is revealed and OPS removed', published Jan. 26, 2024 on rdnewsNOW.com--Dear Editor,I write to address the concerns raised by nearly 40 property owners in do...

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on Dec. 29, 2023, recognizing the importance of Alberta agriculture during the holidays: "No farms, no food. It's that simple. "The holiday season is full of festivities, from Christmas carolling and lighting the Menorah to sle...

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement recapping highlights from Alberta's economy in 2023:"Alberta showed tremendous economic strength in 2023. We continue to lead the nation in growth while creating jobs and welcoming billions of dollars in investment to our province. Alber...

"The holiday season is upon us and it's a time for reflection and to take stock of how far we have come. In Wolf Creek Public Schools, we've made significant strides in enhancing educational opportunities for our students. "Our implementation of a common report card across grades K-9 is a testament to our com...

The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, the Honourable Rebecca Schulz has written an opinion editorial on the current drought situation in the province. In a released statement, Press Secretary for the Minister Ryan Fournier says the op-ed highlights what actions the government will be taking in the coming yea...

Dear Editor, We are writing to express our disappointment in the behaviour of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Trustee Monique LaGrange. She recently posted an image to her personal Facebook Story comparing young people celebrating gender and sexual diversity to young Nazis. The caption said, "Brainwashing is br...

By now many of you have likely heard about Canada's Online News Act - formerly known as Bill C-18. The new law calls for big tech companies to compensate media outlets and aims to make a more level playing field when it comes to online advertising - a revenue stream many of our local newsrooms within Pattison Media rel...