Local Journalism Initiative

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Town of Bashaw sued for $4 million over Bear Hills Family Wellness Centre denial

‘I don’t think the indigenous people want to be part of this community anymore,’ said Russell.

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
Bashaw RCMP building. (File photo)

Town of Bashaw council hears their RCMP detachment is independent

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review Bashaw…

Bashaw RCMP building. (File photo)
Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Town of Bashaw council grants funds to social groups separately

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review Bashaw…

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
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Ermineskin Cree Nation Chief Randy Ermineskin. (Black Press file photo)
Ermineskin Cree Nation Chief Randy Ermineskin. (Black Press file photo)
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Town of Bashaw questioned over offering public contracts locally

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review The…

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A Bashaw real estate agent says that the market in rural Alberta is hot right now. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Bashaw town council hears tax incentive idea from chamber of commerce

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Aberta Review It’s…

A Bashaw real estate agent says that the market in rural Alberta is hot right now. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
A sign greets people on the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary near Gleichen, Alta., June 29, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Siksika on a bold new path to implementing a full justice system

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A “war chest” of…

A sign greets people on the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary near Gleichen, Alta., June 29, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Bashaw town council approves sea can for local business

Bashaw town councillors approved a local business owner’s request to replace sheds…

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
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Leased land in Big Knife Provincial Park donated to Alberta government

Park is located on the Battle River between Donalda and Forestburg

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Bashaw town council hears ‘pick up program’ may be used as informal shopping

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative, East Central Alberta Review A popular…

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Bashaw town council not sure how to handle loud noise complaints

Bashaw town council will reexamine their land use bylaw (LUB) after a…

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Bashaw town council unanimously defeated an application from a private facility wishing to host a family wellness program for First Nations families after months of back and forth with the applicants. Pictured is a screenshot of the Aug. 30 Zoom council meeting. (Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter)

Bashaw town council unanimously defeats wellness centre intended for First Nations

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review Bashaw…

Bashaw town council unanimously defeated an application from a private facility wishing to host a family wellness program for First Nations families after months of back and forth with the applicants. Pictured is a screenshot of the Aug. 30 Zoom council meeting. (Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter)

Here’s what to know about Alberta’s updated planting guidelines

Non-native plants can quickly become a threat to the ecological integrity in Jasper National park

A giant Pacific octopus shelters on a reef near Campbell River, awaiting the return of the tide. Alistair Taylor photo

Drastic fluctuations turning B.C. West Coast intertidal zone into ‘murder scene’

Rare tides, climate change occuring at a faster rate than intertidal animals can evolve or adapt to

A giant Pacific octopus shelters on a reef near Campbell River, awaiting the return of the tide. Alistair Taylor photo
This Sept. 19, 2011 aerial photo shows a tar sands mine facility near Fort McMurray, in Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

RMA president Paul McLauchlin: About half of the companies that owe are still operating

This Sept. 19, 2011 aerial photo shows a tar sands mine facility near Fort McMurray, in Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
This Sept. 19, 2011 aerial photo shows a tar sands mine facility near Fort McMurray, in Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

RMA president Paul McLauchlin: About half of the companies that owe are still operating

This Sept. 19, 2011 aerial photo shows a tar sands mine facility near Fort McMurray, in Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns addresses the House of Commons during Question Period on Feb. 3, 2022. Credit: Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services

Pressure mounts for Liberals to back bill decriminalizing drug use

Gord Johns gaining support from mayors and advocates in his bid to address overdose crisis

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns addresses the House of Commons during Question Period on Feb. 3, 2022. Credit: Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services
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Nova Scotia man pleads not guilty to promoting hatred with noose sign

Sign outside of a cottage read Redneck Hangout and had an image of a noose

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A doctor draws out vaccine during a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinic at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Will B.C. be rolling up its sleeves for a fourth vaccine dose?

Officials still undecided on whether that is a necessary step in province’s pandemic-fighting path

A doctor draws out vaccine during a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinic at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg