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Mayfair and District News: A bountiful point in the season for gardeners

Two local producers have vegetables for sale.

Aug 16, 2022 9:04 AM Read more >

The ultimate financial security in 2022?

It's the same as in 1858, inflation-proof gold.

Aug 16, 2022 8:40 AM Read more >

Funding supports development of emergency response plan

Software will advance regional-scale plan.

Aug 16, 2022 8:34 AM Read more >

Eagles Nest assumes ownership of safe haven for female youth

Crystal’s Home now known as Our Home.

Aug 16, 2022 6:48 AM Read more >

Federal Court documents reveal travel ban not based on science

The federal government is trying to quash two separate lawsuits against its travel ban, which is called one of the strongest vaccination mandates for travellers in the world.

Aug 15, 2022 7:09 PM Read more >

Lasas to stand trial on second-degree murder charge

Roy Lasas and a young offender were charged in connection to the death of Troy Watson on Mistawasis First Nation in November 2020

Aug 15, 2022 5:18 PM Read more >

Walk-in clinics scheduled for booster shots

Province expands availability as of Aug. 15.

Aug 15, 2022 3:49 PM Read more >

Accused in Arelee assault and farm break-in gets 3.5 years

An elderly Arelee man who was accosted by three people trying to steal his vehicle escaped and ran to the R. M. of Eagle Creek and the accused then broke into a nearby farm

Aug 15, 2022 2:52 PM Read more >

'Am I allowed a bail hearing?' asks woman who was denied bail

Charmaine Bear was wanted by police for 15 months on child abuse charges before she was arrested in Alberta.

Aug 15, 2022 11:40 AM Read more >

Bresaylor Happenings: Prairie trails to paved four-lane highways

Routing of highway has a huge impact on viability of prairie towns.

Aug 15, 2022 10:47 AM Read more >

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