Year: 2024

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) says a series of Government of Alberta policy decisions have cost its members $332 million in tax revenue over the last three years, and the group is urging the province to make changes to ease the financial strain on rural communities.

Alberta’s municipal leaders say code of conduct investigations put councillors in a difficult position with peers and the public, and they are asking the province to establish an Independent Office of Integrity to take over the responsibility.

A detailed financial plan to support construction of a $140-million sport and entertainment centre at 79 Market St. S. will be presented to city councillors on Tuesday. A special city council committee meeting is being held to discuss the centre, which would be financed by debenture and serviced by funds from a range of private […]

The Brantford Bulldogs were hoping to continue their winning ways at home this weekend. Following an opening OHL weekend that saw the team go 1-1, including at the civic centre, Brantford was hosting two home games this weekend. The Bulldogs were playing the Owen Sound Attack (0-2-0-0) on Friday and then they were scheduled to […]

The Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk girls field hockey season is well underway with Hagersville Secondary School leading the standings. Through four games, Hagersville (3-0-1) is undefeated, with nine goals scored and only one against. Hagersville is followed closely by defending champion Assumption College (2-0-1), which has scored six goals without allowing a […]

With the jury at Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial sequestered to deliberate on a verdict, it can now be reported that prosecutors and the defence agreed to avoid mentioning the disgraced singer’s prior conviction. The former Hedley frontman was found guilty in 2022 for a “degrading rape.”

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe say if re-elected his party would increase and reintroduce a pair of tax credits designed to help current and prospective homeowners.

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says if re-elected, his government would introduce a Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit aimed at making renovations more affordable.