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Respecting essential democratic protocol

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

Although I am not a member of any of the political parties running in this election, I filed a complaint with the Pincher Creek RCMP regarding the recent destruction of campaign signs around our area. From my point of view this disrespect for democratic principals should not go unnoticed and should have substantial consequences for offenders.The casual response by the RCMP; the non-response of the political party spending considerable resources to recover from the loss and the suggestion from Elections Alberta that this is beyond their control sends a resounding signal that we are on the slippery slope that has historically led to authoritarian government.Many of your readers will have ancestors that came here to escape political oppression and to live without fear of persecution for their religious and political beliefs. As we all know that is what a democratic system enables, and we have a responsibility as citizens to uphold the tenets it is built on including the right to promot...

Agriculture sector must remain key election priority

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

Alberta farmers represent less than one percent of Alberta’s population yet contribute billions to Alberta’s economy directly, as well as through exports and supplying value-added processors with high-quality feedstock.The crop and honey sector needs the next provincial government to focus on several key issues:IMPROVED MARKET ACCESS Work with federal, provincial, and territorial governments to reduce trade barriers, open new markets and attract new customers for Alberta agricultural products. Alberta’s economy would also benefit from continued efforts to attract investment into value-added processing projects.BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT Work with provincial and federal counterparts to ensure that Business Risk Management (BRM) programs remain effective. This requires that program administrators recognize the variability in farmer practices and that BRM programs remain free from environmental cross-compliance measures that further increase red tape.COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH INNOVATION Th...

Highway 36 work underway until mid-June

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

By Heather CameronSunny South NewsLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterFrom now until around June 15, Highway 36 from north of Highway 504 to south of Taber will be undergoing some rehabilitation work.“This rehabilitation project was required to extend the life of this section of Highway 36 to improve safety and traffic flow,” Chris Poirier, project manager for Alberta Transportation, said. “While Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors has not received feedback from the communities impacted by this project, it has been identified as a priority project by the County of Warner. Funding for it was allocated in Budget 2021.”The project, Poirier says, includes asphalt rehabilitation, namely milling and paving; replacement of cable barriers and installation of new cable barriers, flattening approach slopes, minor intersection radius widening, and various other improvements such as culverts and sign enhancements.Poirier says that Aecon Transportation West Ltd., who serves as the cont...

Hinman throws hat into Taber-Warner race

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

By Collin GallantSouthern Alberta NewspapersPaul Hinman has entered the provincial election as a candidate in the Taber-Warner riding and leader of Wildrose Loyalty Coalition, a new party that joins a crowded competition in rural Alberta.The familiar face in Alberta’s political outsider scene joins a five-name ballot in the southern Alberta riding that he represented in the early 2000s among seven of his party’s candidates registered with Elections Alberta.“Our biggest goal was to get a party registered and give people a place to cast their vote who are disenfranchised with legacy parties of the United Conservatives and the New Democrats,” Hinman told Southern Alberta Newspapers.He said that his party won’t “split the vote” in close ridings by running candidates, and at this point that includes both Medicine Hat area ridings.“We’ve been strategic… and have been careful except for areas where are real bad apples (candidates from) the UCP who need to be removed,” said Hinman, a ranche...

NDP candidate Colleen Quintal seeking election in Cardston-Siksika

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsColleen Quintal is looking to become the next MLA of Cardston-Siksika.She is running for the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) in the upcoming 2023 provincial election. Quintal was among the last three NDP candidates to be named in the final days before the writ dropped on May 1.Quintal has lived in Lethbridge since 2006, where she resides with her partner, Ray. She has been a national labour representative at the Canadian Union for Public Employees (CUPE) since 1997. She has also worked as a life skills coach, teaching assistant, and as a paralegal, and is the president of the NDP constituency association in Lethbridge-East.Quintal enjoys volunteering her time and has previously worked with organizations such as the Big Sisters mentorship program and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and spending time taking advantage of the natural beauty offered by southern Alberta.Quintal told SSN, “Throughout my career I saw how important it was to have strong sy...

Albany ranked among best places to live in US for 2023-24

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023-2024 Best Places to Live rankings. Out of the country's 150 most populated metropolitan areas, Albany was ranked among the Top 25. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Albany was ranked 17th, which is four spots higher than the 2022-2023 rankings, which ranked Albany in the 21st spot. Albany is still the best place to live in New York, according to the new rankings, followed by Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and New York City.Albany received an overall rating of 6.6 out of 10 with a 5.4 for desirability, 6.8 for value, 6.6 for job market, and 7.1 for quality of life. In last year's rankings, the city had an overall score of 6.5. Albany’s 2023 Alive at Five concert series lineup announced Green Bay, Wisconsin, Huntsville, Alabama, and Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina took the top spots as the best places to live in the U.S. Albany was also ranked the 61...

Forest Rangers assist injured hiker on Plateau Mountain

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday afternoon, Forest Rangers and Twin Clove Rescue responded to the report of an injured hiker on Plateau Mountain. The 64-year-old from Albany was part of a hiking group. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ranger Rusher reached the hiker at 7:30 p.m. The hiker communicated that they were dealing with nausea, lethargy, sleepiness, and cramping. They were provided with electrolytes and fluids.After eating and resting, rescue crews helped to hiker walk to the Notch Lake trailhead. Upon arrival at the trailhead at 10:30 p.m., EMS crews determined that no further medical care was required. The Centerville Cedar Grove Fire, Kingston Fire, Lanesville Fire, Palenville Fire, Hunter Police, Hunter Ambulance, and Greene County EMS all assisted in the rescue efforts.

3-year-old rescued in Herkimer County wilderness search

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

WEBB, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 3-year-old was rescued in the Town of Webb on Monday around 1:18 p.m. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), a volunteer searcher and family friend reached the boy and brought him to his parents. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEC says 10 forest rangers joined the search for a missing 3-year-old in the area of Otter Lake on the border of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. New York State Police also used a drone and K9 to support the effort.A passerby alerted 911 after seeing a child at a camp across Lake View Road. At that time, one of the volunteer searchers, who happened to be a family friend, called the boy's name and reached him at 1:18 p.m. The boy was brought back to his parents. Autopsy returns on man who died at Bennington PD Herkimer County Sheriff’s, Inlet Police, Old Forge Fire, Otter Lake Fire, Webb Police, Woodgate Fire, the State Office of Fire Prevention a...

Autopsy returns on man who died at Bennington PD

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Chief Medical Examiner's Office has completed its autopsy regarding Darrel Jones, who died while in custody at the Bennington Police Department on March 23. Police say Jones died of an accident caused by a mix of drug intoxication, including fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! An investigation by the Vermont State Police concluded Jones had drugs concealed in his person when he was taken into custody by the Bennington Police Department. Police say once he was in his holding cell, he ingested a large amount of drugs before experiencing extreme medical distress and dying in his cell.No additional information was provided by the Vermont State Police.

Several overdose cases were reported in Columbia County

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:55:42 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Over the weekend, the Columbia County Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert due to several reported overdoses. There were no fatalities reported. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Health encourages users to be safe and always assume that their supply is contaminated. If you or a loved one is in active addiction, you are encouraged to follow these precautions:If you use, use safely by using less than usual or seek help for your addictionTest your supply with Fentanyl Test Strips - available by texting TESTSTRIPS to 77948Users can call the Never Use Alone Hotline and someone will stay on the phone with them. Call (800) 997-2280.Have access to Narcan - available by texting NARCANKIT to 21000Let a friend or loved one know where you are at all timesIf you are aware of an overdose, contact 911 immediately. You can be protected by the Good Samaritan Law. Help is also available...