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Thanksgiving politics: Expert says respect is key at the dinner table

Politics Gerry Lampow -
Political debates and social media discussions can create tension at Thanksgiving gatherings. A Calgary counselling expert says families can have difficult conversations while maintaining respect and focusing on what brings them together.

All staff resign from Alberta Law Foundation amid government power shift

Alberta Provincial Gerry Lampow -
The Alberta Law Foundation is facing a major upheaval after all 14 of its employees resigned, following new provincial legislation that gives Alberta’s justice minister greater control over how the organization is run.

Alberta’s Bill 14 could ban conservative from party names, blocking Progressive Conservative revival

Alberta Provincial Gerry Lampow -
Alberta’s United Conservative Party government has introduced legislation that would prevent new political parties from using certain words in their names, including “Conservative,” “Liberal,” and “Wildrose.”

Forever Canadian Petition aims to cross 300K signatures as deadline looms

Politics Gerry Lampow -
With the date, Oct. 28 to gather some 300,000 signatures to force a referendum, the Forever Canadian Petition with a former deputy premier at the helm, touched down in Vermilion on Oct. 15.

Keeping Lloydminster, Alberta in Canada

Politics Gerry Lampow -
Former MLA Richard Starke shares a possible scenario of what would happen to Lloydminster if Alberta leaves Canada.

Write their name on the ballot, not the political party

Elections Gerry Lampow -
Over 200 names are on the list of candidates as Elections Canada finalizes the people seeking your vote in the Battle River-Crowfoot federal by-elections on Aug. 18. The riding just south of the Lakeland includes Wainwright and surrounding communities.

Alberta Next coming to Lloydminster, Aug. 27

Politics Gerry Lampow -
A busy summer calendar has another event packing in with Alberta Next coming to Lloydminster on Aug. 27.

Starke not ruling out a run for PC leadership

News my-lloydminster-now -
Richard Starke is giving serious thought to a run at the leadership of the Progressive Conservative party. The Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA...

Jason Kenney announces bid for PC leadership

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It was one of the worst-kept secrets in Alberta politics, and earlier today it became official. Jason Kenney has announced that he will seek the leadership of the Alberta PC Party. The long-time federal politician says he was originally being pushed to try to lead the Conservative Party of Canada.

Vegreville-Wainwright MP Scolds Justin Trudeau Over Gun Debate

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Vegreville-Wainwright Conservative MP Leon Benoit says Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is deliberately misleading Canadians over Common Sense Firearms legislation. In...

MLA Doug Griffiths Resigns

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Battle River-Wainwright MLA Doug Griffiths has resigned from the Legislature. The 43-year-old Progressive Conservative says that it's time for new...

Saskatchewan Green Party would bring tax exemption to Lloydminster

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The Green Party of Saskatchewan says that they would grant a personal income tax exemption to Lloydminster. The city...

Saskatchewan government under fire over Dr. Cooke facility

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The Saskatchewan government is being taken to task over its decision to proceed with the demolition of a wing...

Wayne Byers by-election campaign heats up

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The NDP's campaign for the Lloydminster by-election is heating up. Since being nominated the candidate by the party, Wayne...

NDP Caucus visit Lloydminster

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NDP Leader Cam Broten says the Saskatchewan government is out of touch with what the people of Lloydminster want....

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Hip to be square: Square Dancing back in Lloydminster over winter months

Entertainment
The Chain and Circle Square Dance Club is inviting Lloydminster residents to join weekly lessons and social dancing, with trips and events planned across the Prairies this season.

Advance voting underway for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum

Elections
Advance voting is underway for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, with voting locations in Lloydminster, Vermilion and Wainwright open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cut Knife RCMP asking public to report sightings of Jeremiah Sokwaypnace

RCMP
Cut Knife RCMP are asking for help locating 19-year-old Jeremiah Sokwaypnace, who may be armed and is known to travel to Cut Knife, North Battleford and Lloydminster.

Power boost: ENMAX launches new grant program for Alberta charities and non-profits

Community
ENMAX is accepting applications for its new Community Spark Grant, offering up to $15,000 to Alberta non-profits and charities for technology, training, infrastructure and other capacity-building projects.

Two Onion Lake men charged with fraud over $5,000

RCMP
Two Onion Lake men are facing fraud charges after an RCMP investigation into alleged unlawful payments received from landholders on Onion Lake Cree Nation over a four-year period.
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