River Country Puck Drop 2021-22 Episode 18

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We’re getting close to the end of the regular season for a number of teams and leagues in the region, so this week we have another “summary” episode to see where everyone’s at. – In the NWJHL,

Government Money coming to East Prairie.

More money is coming to the region… $100,000 is coming from the provincial government to the East Prairie Metis Settlement. The money, coming from the Canada Community Builder Fund, is going to renovations at the East Prairie

Air filtration upgraded in Northland School Division

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The Northland School Division says before the 2021-22 academic school year began, air filtration within division schools were upgraded at the requirements set by Alberta Health Services and the province. In September 2021 the upgrades were made

Doctors getting benefits to work in rural Alberta

The provincial government is spending around $90 million in incentives for physicians to set-up practices in rural communities around Alberta. Applications open February 1, 2022 for the Rural Education Supplement and Integrated Doctor Experience (RESIDE) program, that

Alberta Canola Announces New Leadership

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Roger Chevraux from Killam is the new Chair for the Board of Alberta Canola with Ian Chitwood from Airdrie as the new Vice-Chair. This change was officially decided following the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Alberta

Subway Athlete Of The Month – Bryan Monster

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Our Subway Athlete of the Month for February is Bryan Monster. Bryan goes to Grimshaw Public School and plays on the junior boys basketball team. He says while the team hasn’t had success in winning games and

Province Continuing Venture Capital Investments

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The province is continuing to invest millions of dollars into venture capital funds to help grow the tech sector. Doug Schweitzer, the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, says this will lead to thousands of jobs getting

Amplify the North – Grimshaw/Berwyn Adult Learning Society

They provide a stepping stone to adults with literacy and diploma aspirations, among other learning aspects. Amplify the North this week focuses on the Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Adult Learning Society. Hillary Moss is a coordinator of the