Local Journalism Initiative

There are many hazards associated with wildfires, and they aren’t all external. They can still affect you even if they don’t burn your house down. Anxiety is understandably a major…

The Jasper newcomer story is coming soon to a theatre near you.  More specifically, six short films are set to be screened for a premiere at the Multi-Purpose Hall on…

Most Government of Nunavut employees can expect a bump in their pay this fall when a newly announced nine per cent salary increase takes effect. David Akeeagok, Nunavut’s Minister of…

A Dryden, Ont., man was severely injured in a workplace accident May 28 at Manitou Forest Products. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirmed by email Thursday…

A local municipal partnership is focusing on attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region.  The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Grande Prairie &…

Drayton Valley’s efforts to have Community Peace Officers eligible for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder coverage under Alberta’s Worker’s Compensation Act have not resulted in the outcome council was hoping for.…

Employees at Springwater Township’s public library are joining a union, a move they say was precipitated by the treatment they received from the local council. According to a news release…

A former senior employee at the Town of Cochrane is suing the municipality for $1.1 million, claiming he was “forced to resign” because of the mayor’s relentless campaign of harassment…

The time has come to trade the pool for Lake Superior. In a post made to their Facebook page, the township of Nipigon announced the Nipigon Swimming Pool will not be open…