Diploma exams and PAT’s cancelled in January
In response to the recent 16-day teachers’ strike, the Alberta government has cancelled the January 2026 diploma exams and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests. This decision aims to help students and teachers recover lost instructional time. Students
Powerwood Canada Corp to build Power plants near La Crete
PowerWood Canada, headquartered in Calgary, has announced plans to construct two facilities in Northern Alberta to convert forest fire-damaged timber into bio pellets, serving a low-carbon alternative to coal in Japanese power plants. The first facility, located
Manning Farmer wins Nuffield Canada Scholarship (Jolene Noble)
It’s a prestegous honour, but now the work starts to collect research data to expand business in the Ag. Industry. Jolene Noble of Manning has received a $20,000 Scholarship from Nuffield Canada to look at stacking enterprises
T55 Daily News Blast
Monday November 3, 2025 Residents and stakeholders in Fairview are rallying against the closing of the Northwestern Polytechnic campus in town. Organizers have launched a grassroots letter-writing campaign under the banner “Save NWP Fairview Campus”, calling on
NDP Introduces Bill For Increasing Minimum Wage
A bill has been put forward by the NDP opposition in the legislature to increase Alberta’s minimum wage. NDP MLA Kathleen Ganley says wages not keeping up with increased costs has been a struggle for many Albertans.
Movie Monday Mentions: Regretting You
Turns out, based on a book! Regretting you follows this family after an incident shakes up their lives and reveals secrets and love that had remained dormant for years. I can’t say too much more than that
Questions Raised On Electoral Boundaries Process
Possible changes to the electoral boundaries for the next provincial election have been brought up in the legislature. Lessar Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair has been vocal about the possible riding changes in the North and recently