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Post-secondary education and Alberta’s Recovery Plan

Demetrios NicolaidesMinister of Advanced Education Alberta is facing an unprecedented challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic slowdown and the collapse in global oil prices has hit Alberta especially hard. To overcome this challenge, Alberta’s government has developed…
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It’s a weed!

Creeping bellflower This pretty lilac-coloured flower is very hard to get rid of as it spreads from root and seed. Each year, one plant can produce over 3,000 seeds, says abinvasives.ca. As it is a noxious weed, Albertans are required…
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Bird report: Why birds are looking a bit ruffled lately

Laura Brandon For the Lakeside Leader Although many of us are just starting our summer vacations, birds are already on the move during the third week of fall migration monitoring. In total, we’ve banded 826 birds from 34 species this…
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Part II – Hanged!

The 1904 Charles King murder Chris Clegg For the Lakeside Leader The conviction of Charles King for the murder of Edward Hayward occurred after a hearing and two trials. The Edmonton Bulletin reported the hearing began Feb. 20, 1905 at…
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Word of the Week: Spanish Lesson

Week 18 – Books Lili NormandExpresiones: Spanish Language and Mexican Arts If you are a book lover, these expressions will be useful for you. Libro – (lee-broh)This is the word for “book.” If you want to talk in plural (books),…
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Bits of history connected with buildings at campground

Pearl LorentzenLakeside Leader A church and windmill aren’t what one expects to see at a campground, but Diamond Willow campground on north shore has both. Both have been in the campground since the 1970s. Stevy Johnson and her late husband…
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Beautiful Gardens 2020

The ninth beautiful garden in our 2020 series belongs to Judy Spilak of Marten Beach. It extends around all four sides of her home and was full of pretty and interesting features when we paid a visit in the middle…
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Letters to the Editor – from John Barlow, MP, Richard Lehoux, MP

Government must insure food producers remain viable To the Editor: John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Richard Lehoux, Associate Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, sent the below letter calling on the Trudeau government to take urgent…
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The Page

Court is back in session, but being held in High Prairie instead of Slave Lake. However, people are still responsible for their criminal charges and traffic tickets.Unfortunately, many people failed to attend court on July 29. Warrants were issued on…
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A lesson in awareness

Regional commentary by Jeff Burgar “Kids,” she said firmly, “just don’t pay attention to the news. They haven’t a clue what is going on in the world.” Honestly, many of us have the same idea. Kids and young adults walking…
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When the energy sector works, Canada works

Tom OlsenTroy Media As the fight against this unprecedented global pandemic continues, a renewed focus on delivering a realistic plan that will support Canada’s economic recovery has never been more important. Canada has worked hard to contain the spread of…
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The importance of reading to your child

Rebecca JohnsonAlberta Health Services Children are born with a love of language. They learn words by listening to you and mimicking what you say, right from their earliest days. With Alberta schools closed until the fall and many childcare services…
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