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Wolf Creek sees positive relationships built through SRO program
Stories of helping a student through family struggles, or outreach to ensure another child can find a better path forward, to simply connecting with high fives in the hallway highlighted a report from...
Jan 30, 2023
McKinsey a 'distraction' from problem of consulting contracts, researcher tells MPs
OTTAWA - A researcher testifying before a parliamentary committee on the rise in government contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company said the focus on that one consulting firm is a distraction. Ama...
Jan 30, 2023
WCPS utilizing $400,000 mental health grant for two year pilot project
Wolf Creek Public Schools has announced it will hire three social emotional learning facilitators as part of a two-year pilot project aimed at adding much needed support for student mental health. The...
Jan 30, 2023
MPs unanimously call for Russia-based Wagner Group to be listed as terrorist entity
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has called on the Canadian government to list Russia-based mercenary company Wagner Group as a terrorist entity. NDP MP Heather McPherson successfully sought unanimous co...
Jan 30, 2023
Update on Alberta’s energy sector: Minister Guthrie
Energy Minister Pete Guthrie issued the following statement Monday on January's energy sector update and the future of Alberta's energy sector:"Alberta's energy sector is incredibly resilient and is p...
Jan 30, 2023
Committee forms in Sylvan Lake to retain healthcare professionals; another Advanced Ambulatory Care disruption
The Town of Sylvan Lake has started a committee to help attract and retain healthcare workers in the area following a series of disruptions at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS)...
Jan 30, 2023
Rebels This Week: January 30 edition
ABOUT LAST WEEKENDSat. Jan. 28 - The Winnipeg ICE, the top ranked team in the Canadian Hockey League, defeated the Rebels 5-1 at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Mats Lindgren scored on a power play in the s...
Jan 30, 2023
Government says there is no need for every toxic chemical to have a pollution plan
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals will not change Ottawa's environmental protection law to make it mandatory for every toxic substance to have a pollution prevention plan. John Moffet, an assistant deputy...
Jan 30, 2023
Judge says Federal Court lacks jurisdiction for Uyghur genocide case
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has thrown out a Uyghur group's attempt to sue the Liberal government over its lack of response to a possible genocide in China. The judge says courts can only rule on w...
Jan 30, 2023
Quebec RCMP say they rescued man trying to cross U.S. border on foot through woods
MONTREAL - Quebec RCMP say they rescued a man over the weekend who became lost in the woods in heavy snow while trying to cross the border into the United States. Cpl. Tasha Adams says a person called...
Jan 30, 2023