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In the heart of Winkler, Gateway Resources is quietly doing some of the dirtiest — and most important — work in the region: sorting your recycling.

While blue bins and carts are rolled to the curb across the Pembina Valley, the real work begins once those containers arrive at Gateway’s doors. And according to staff, what’s inside isn’t always what it should be.

It was an evening filled with pride and plenty of applause as the Community Foundation of Portage and District (CFPD) celebrated the next generation of local leaders at its 31st Annual Celebration.

A heartfelt addition is bringing warmth and comfort to guests at Katie’s Cottage, thanks to community input and a shared vision for compassionate care. 

Garden Valley School Division (GVSD) is moving forward with a capital project at GVC TEC, following the recent closing of the roof replacement tender. 

GVSD Secretary Treasurer Kevin Vovchuk shared that the division was pleased to receive word from the province that the project had been approved. 

An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.

Justice Allison Kuntz, in a written judgment Friday, said the law raises serious Charter issues that need to be hashed out in court, and issued a temporary injunction against it before it fully came into effect.

Kuntz wrote that a temporary stop is needed while the issue is debated.

The Bethesda Foundation board is continuing its mission to support health care in the region by preparing for future growth, strengthening partnerships, and addressing mental health needs in the community.

Board chair Chris Goertzen says the foundation is managing its current commitments while already planning ahead.

Tyra the Tyrannosaurus is set to be poked and prodded this fall to determine whether Drumheller’s towering, monstrously popular icon can be saved from extinction.

Mayor Heather Colberg says a technical check will determine how much work — and money — may be needed to keep the 25-metre figure in its current place dominating the skyline of the town northeast of Calgary.

Teachers from the Chinook School Division are heading into their summer break with a new local collective bargaining agreement.

Environment Canada (EC) has issued a Heat Warning for Wheatland County, including Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland.

The warning was issued because daytime high temperatures are expected to be between 29C and 35C starting on Monday (June 30).

 "The hottest weather is expected mid-week, with cooler temperatures expected by Friday," wrote EC.

Residents and visitors to the area are asked to exercise precautions, including:

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers to plan ahead and know the rules before crossing the border this summer.

With travel season ramping up, the CBSA says preparation can make a big difference for Canadians returning from vacations or day trips across the border.