With the announcement late last month, the Progressive Conservative government is pulling the plug on the Alberta Public Safety and Law Enforcement Training Centre in Fort Macleod, the timing certainly has people scratching their heads.

Some southern Alberta farmers have made national news of late with their agricultural practices coming under scrutiny, warranted or not.

Cornfest will feature a new twist, or if you look at the history of the event, an old twist in getting foot traffic downtown during the annual celebration which starts this Thursday.
Dubbed simply Cornfest downtown events, the list of them can be found in our special Cornfest section this year as well as on Facebook.

The recent revelations over lavish spending by top provincial health officials charged to the taxpayers of Alberta has prompted a review of government expense and hiring procedures.