Benefit concerts to help fund Strathmore woman's rare transplant
Two benefit concerts will be held later this year to help a Strathmore family.
Maggie Kosterawa was diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis in 2021. Since then, she has spent plenty of time in the hospital as she awaits a multi-visceral transplant.
Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election
Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November.
Katrina Philopoulos, physician recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health, says 27 American doctors are in serious negotiations to move, talks that have so far resulted in one person being hired and a second who is expected to move to the province next year.
Project H.O.P.E. outlines plans for 2025
It's been a busy year for Project H.O.P.E.
On Saturday, March 29 the group held their 80s Night fundraiser, which saw around 240 people attend.
"It was phenomenal. Early numbers show we did raise approximately $29,000, which is huge. It was just such a good time. Such a great energy in the room," said Alaina Heming, secretary with the group.
Missing woman from Brooks found safe
Brooks RCMP asked for the public's help to find a missing woman.
Police say 20-year-old Yasmine Agostino was last seen a week ago in Brooks.
There were concerns for her safety, and RCMP believed she may be in Red Deer.
Agostino is described as:
- Dark complexion
- Five feet four inches tall
- Approximately 127 pounds
- Black hair and brown eyes
She was found on Saturday morning.
Strathmore Town Council approves financing ask for Wildflower Reservoir upgrades
The decommissioning of the Brentwood Reservoir will soon become a reality.
According to the Town of Strathmore, upgrades to the Wildflower Reservoir are needed to remove the Brentwood Reservoir.
"This includes upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and building at the Wildflower Reservoir, it also includes distribution upgrades in Maplewood," the town said in a release.
Council approved administration to explore financing to finish construction upgrades at the Wildflower Reservoir.
The first reading of the bylaw was held in January.
Fraud investigation leads to charges against Chestermere man in RV park scam
A Chestermere man has been charged after being accused of defrauding dozens of people through fraudulent lot sales at an undeveloped RV Park near Sundre.
"In August 2017, the suspect purchased approximately 94.22 acres of land southeast of Sundre, Alta., under the company Clearwater Cottages Ltd., intending to develop an RV campground," police said in a release.
Craig Douglas McMorran began advertising and selling lots with 99-year lease terms.
Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022
The economy shed 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Statistics Canada said Friday.
The agency said the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February.
The hit came amid increased uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs that have threatened economic growth.
The job losses reversed some of the gains made at the end of last year and into January.
Strathmore native Nash Wassing shines, receives Young Guns honour
It’s another award for Nash Wassing.
The Grand Forks Border Bruins forward was named this week’s Young Guns selection in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).
The Strathmore native scored five goals and added two assists in two games.
He recorded a hat trick in Game 1 of the Border Bruins' playoff series against the Kimberley Dynamiters.
Wassing also scored two goals and added an assist in Game 2.
Freedom Convoy organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief
"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.
Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated.
Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster economy
The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would remove the federal sales tax from Canadian-made vehicles.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in his role as prime minister, met virtually Thursday with Canada's premiers to discuss the U.S. tariffs as Canadian automakers started to feel the effects.