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Attack on 14 year old female Newspaper: Hanna Herald Region: Prairies Feed: Hanna Herald's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:38

Thank you for coverage To the Editor, Thank you for the article in your newspaper on the Youngstown School Graduation Ceremony. It portrayed our small school community in a very positive light, and showcased the excellent achievements of our students.[...] Newspaper: Hanna Herald Region: Prairies Feed: Hanna Herald's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:38

A century of Hanna With the days of fast paced entertainment firmly in place it can be hard to imagine that Hanna once had a steadier pace of entertainment. While youth today may complain there's nothing to do, those from the past knew better.[...] Newspaper: Hanna Herald Region: Prairies Feed: Hanna Herald's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:37

Local business owner runs for council The election train continues to gain momentum, as another hopeful has stepped forward to officially announce her candidacy in the June 25 Wood Buffalo municipal by-election.[...] Newspaper: Fort McMurray Today Region: Prairies Feed: Fort McMurray Today 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:11

Arson causes eight wildfires: RCMP RCMP are still investigating after a string of eight wildfires that appear to be started intentionally on May 17 along Highway 63, at various locations between House River and Marianna Lake. The fires were started between 7:30 p.m.[...] Newspaper: Fort McMurray Today Region: Prairies Feed: Fort McMurray Today 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:10

CanadaRocks tickets available early With Canada's 145th birthday drawing nearer, the opportunity to purchase tickets for Nexen CanadaRocks 2012 has been bumped up and will be available to the public Friday at 10 a.m.[...] Newspaper: Fort McMurray Today Region: Prairies Feed: Fort McMurray Today 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:09

Highway travellers hoped for more commitment While Premier Alison Redford was in the region to name Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo MLA Mike Allen as a Special Adviser for twinning Highway 63, Ryan Bailey, a mechanic who has spent the last four years splitting his time between Wood Buffalo and Red Deer, was run off the road travelling Alberta's [...] Newspaper: Fort McMurray Today Region: Prairies Feed: Fort McMurray Today 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:08

MS Walk still accepting new participants on Sunday Going strong for almost 15 years, the annual MS Walk will take place this Sunday, to raise both money and awareness in support of Canadians suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.[...] Newspaper: Fort McMurray Today Region: Prairies Feed: Fort McMurray Today 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:07

Diversity Summit aims for equal opportunity The Sawridge Inn conference room was packed Wednesday afternoon as McMurrayites from all walks of life joined together to take part in the inaugural Diversity Summit, put on by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.[...] Newspaper: Fort McMurray Today Region: Prairies Feed: Fort McMurray Today 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:47:06

No raise for Redford While it's "Yes" to a flat pay scheme for MLAs, it's a "No" to a tax-free allowance for them. And a "No" to the big raise for Premier Alison Redford. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Edmonton Date: 2012-05-24 08:44:10

Committee skeptical on alternative energy plan Alternative forms of energy generation was abuzz at city hall Wednesday. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Edmonton Date: 2012-05-24 08:44:09

Policing problems get student solutions Students at the University of Alberta are coming up with creative solutions to some of Edmonton's biggest problems with the help of Edmonton Police Service's critical thought project. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Edmonton Date: 2012-05-24 08:44:08

Royals write to Slave Lake One year after they toured a fire ravaged Slave Lake, the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge have clearly not forgotten. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Edmonton Date: 2012-05-24 08:44:07

New Ookpiks crafted traditionally Peggy Richardson has been handcrafting Ookpick figures since she was a little girl, so when the chance to replace NAIT's long-lost Ook mascot on the institute's 50th anniversary, Richardson, a former NAIT student, jumped at the opportunity. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Edmonton Date: 2012-05-24 08:44:05

Man awarded for stopping machete attack When Wayne Brown looked into the eyes of a knife-wielding man, he knew what he had to do. Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Edmonton Date: 2012-05-24 08:44:04

Slain Morbank president complained of death threats Just a month before he was gunned down in his downtown offices, Morbank Financial Inc. president Jack Beauchamp complained of being threatened to police. Newspaper: Calgary Sun Region: Prairies Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 08:43:13

Bell: Track the cash He takes aim at the work of the former mayor and the former city council. Newspaper: Calgary Sun Region: Prairies Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 08:43:08

Serious assault in SW After what police are calling a serious assault in Calgary's core, a 55-year-old man is clinging to life in hospital. Newspaper: Calgary Sun Region: Prairies Feed: News Date: 2012-05-24 08:43:07

518 more arrests as Montreal police kettle protesters [Photos] Police made 518 more arrests Thursday morning after nightly student protests turned violent again amid police "kettling." Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Canada Date: 2012-05-24 08:42:20

Grad season comes to a close Grande Prairie saved the biggest for last, as close to 400 Composite High school graduates receive their diplomas on Friday marking the end of city's grad season. For principal Rick Gilson, this is his eighth grad since becoming head of the school.[...] Newspaper: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune Region: Prairies Feed: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:37:35

P.A.R.T.Y Program teaches life lessons Sometimes the best way to reach teenagers is to get them actively involved in the learning process, which is why the P.A.R.T.Y Program relies on interactive presentations about high-risk behaviour. "Our biggest goal is that the kids walk away understanding how to make smarter choices.[...] Newspaper: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune Region: Prairies Feed: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:37:34

Skatepark ready to take shape There's about two more months left of a grind before Grande Prairie skaters have the option of ripping up a new skatepark in the Swan City. Construction of the new skatepark will begin next month and it's slated to be complete sometime in July.[...] Newspaper: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune Region: Prairies Feed: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:37:33

Warkentin slams opposition leader for divisive comments Chris Warkentin, member of Parliament for the Peace River riding slammed opposition leader Thomas Mulcair in the House of Commons last week calling his statements about Alberta divisive and ill-informed.[...] Newspaper: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune Region: Prairies Feed: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:37:32

Thief gets 30 months A Grande Prairie man will have a bit of time to think about what he has done and the length of his wrap sheet after being sentenced to 30 months for property theft crimes Wednesday.[...] Newspaper: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune Region: Prairies Feed: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:37:31

Fairview teen dies suddenly during volleyball game A Fairview school is in mourning after a 16-year-old suddenly collapsed and died on Tuesday night during a volleyball game. Grade 10 student Brock Ruether of St. Thomas More school was about to play a game of volleyball with other students when he fell to the floor.[...] Newspaper: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune Region: Prairies Feed: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 's Recent News RSS Feeds Date: 2012-05-24 08:37:30

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