Private surgical contracts increasing costs, wait times: report 
Alberta takes #1 spot in recycling across Canada, #2 in North America 
Province plans $8.5M to improve utility access in rural, remote areas 
Tofield Minor Hockey dissolves – the April 2 MERCURY is out now! 
Municipalities say unpaid oil and gas taxes should be collected from royalty revenue
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Leaders from Alberta’s rural municipalities say they have tried everything in their power to...
Strathcona County RCMP investigate stabbing
On Nov.10, 2024 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in Sherwood...
Remembrance Day – November 11
Please join us on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in taking time to remember...
Canada Post Update for Readers: No Strike Action Yet
Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue, with no strike action filed yet, as...
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RCMP seek public assistance locating stolen vehicle near Ardrossan
On Oct. 25, 2024, at 9:22 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to the report of a stolen truck near Range Road 211...
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‘Bloodroot’ wildflower could fight antibiotic-resistant Tuberculosis
Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Researchers at the University of British Columbia are using a North American wildflower called...