From grass to gas, town turning lawn clippings into energy »
Michael Simpson Staff Writer Local residents who cut their lawn and toss the clippings into the garbage dumpsters around town are being asked to rethink their actions – that waste…
1:34 PM / No Comment / Read More »Deadline drawing near for town census »
Michael Simpson Staff Writer If ever there was a time to count yourself in, this would be it, says Vegreville Town Manager Jody Quickstad. “The rationale behind the census is…
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Bike Rodeo starts safety culture early »
Michael Simpson Staff Writer The Bike Rodeo held at the Emergency Services Building on May 7 is a great starting point for many young cyclists when it comes to road…
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The kids love Fred »
Fred Penner’s visit to Vegreville on May 10 proved popular to a whole new generation of fans, who got right up to the front row to sing and dance along…
1:26 PM / No Comment / Read More »Using technology during a disaster »
We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of…
1:24 PM / No Comment / Read More »Important part of budget is changing regulatory reviews »
Leon Benoit Last week, when tabling the budget, the government proposed legislation to streamline review processes for major economic projects.…
1:21 PM / No Comment / Read More »Fred Penner’s multigenerational music coming to Vegreville »
Michael Simpson Staff Writer It’s been 15 years since the legendary show “Fred Penner’s Place” ended its run on…
2:17 PM / Comments Off / Read More »Wildrose and Progressive candidates boosting community profiles before upcoming election »
Michael Simpson Staff Writer Wildrose MLA candidate Shannon Stubbs had a booth set up at the gun show on Saturday,…
12:30 PM / Comments Off / Read More »Local resident hits world stage in extreme sport »
Michael Simpson Staff Writer Bryan Ziegler, age 24, is heading to Quebec City to showcase his athletic prowess in the…
12:26 PM / Comments Off / Read More »Weibo’s Final Battle »
Byron Christopher Hythe, Alberta — It’s not if, but when. Eco-warrior Wiebo Ludwig is preparing for death. With his…
10:09 AM / Comments Off / Read More »The Wildrose Alliance’s wild idea »
By Gerry Angevine Economist The Fraser Institute In an early February announcement with a local candidate near Edmonton, Wildrose leader…
4:55 PM / Comments Off / Read More »Premier Redford welcomes Keystone XL re-application »
Edmonton… Premier Alison Redford issued the following statement in response to TransCanada’s announcement it will soon reapply for a Presidential…
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