RCMP: businesses lock up after downtown break-in

By Jasmine Franklin Businesses are being warned to properly secure their property and finances at the end of each day after Tangles Hair and Salon was broken into March 14. Employees of Tangles showed up to work early March 15 to find locks on the front doors had been tampered with. “$1,000 of... more

AHS, UNA begin new deal talks

Provincewide negotiations between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) began recently with an exchange of opening proposals. The UNA also proposed wage increases of four per cent. The collective agreement between AHS and UNA expires on... more

• New accounting creates “distorted” county surplus
• Downtown heritage buildings attract interest
• Students of PES bring tears to Olympian’s eyes

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ATB Financial bringing “AbracaDazzle” to Ponoka

Canada's outstanding Illusionist, John Kaplan, is bringing his acclaimed "AbracaDazzle!" show to Ponoka on May 2. "AbracaDazzle!" dazzles the senses with amazing illusions and spectacular special effects, brought to life with electrifying music and dance in an entertainment event that promises... more

• Parents show off their talent
• All shook up
• Last call

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Governments must live within our means

By George Brown, editor Living within our means. It’s what we have to do as citizens and families. But it’s usually an afterthought for our governments. Sure, you have a mortgage, a car loan, some credit card debt and if you’re starting out... more

• Fine line between magnificent and ridiculous
• Representation by population or by geography?
• Electoral “reforms” don’t go far enough

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