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Alberta doctors have new way to get paid
Alberta is launching a new compensation model for family doctors on April 1. The goal is to improve primary health care access across the province. Health minister, Adriana LaGrange, said the program will help Albertans connect with family physicians. “Implementing the new primary care physician compensation model is an exciting milestone in our journey to…
Bonnyville Theatre secures loan
The Strathcona Performing Arts Centre has secured funding from the Town of Bonnyville after council passed all three readings to a borrowing bylaw. Read more: Theatre in Bonnyville nears completion The bylaw states the amount of money to be loaned is up to $800,000 for the purpose of completing the theatre. The term of the…
Armed robbery, pursuit, lead to three arrests
Three men face multiple charges after an armed robbery and police chase east of Edmonton. The incident ended near Elk Island National Park on March 23. Vegreville RCMP received a robbery report at 5 a.m. at the Petro Canada in town. A suspect entered the store, pointed a firearm at an employee, and demanded money.…
Foster complacent in court delays
The court case for Aaron Foster, 42, of Lloydminster, has once again been adjourned. Moreover, it appears Foster is partially to blame for the delay. Court files viewed and obtained by the Meridian Source show Foster obtained a lawyer to represent him in court. His lawyer, on more than one occasion, requested an adjournment for…
VIDEO: RCMP provide details on semi-rollover
According to RCMP media relations, a transport truck flipped on it’s side at approximately 7:40 p.m. on March 28. Additionally, video of the incident, courtesy of Skilled Truckers Canada, shows a north-bound transport failing to negotiate the turn onto Highway 16 eastbound. Read more: Lloyd RCMP find missing woman “One vehicle was hit by the…