Changes to how women’s shelters are funded across the province are creating uncertainty,leaving many wondering what impacts they will have for those experiencing family violence.Alberta’s Ministry of Children and Family Services announced the transition from the formerWomen’s Shelter Program (WSP) to a new Emergency Family Violence Services (EFVS)program on May 20, which advocacy groups like […]
The Sexsmith Shannon Municipal Library board is facing budget cuts, but the library board has made a plea to council June 1 to ensure its programs and services are maintained. The town’s three-year operating budget was approved in May with a proposed annual 10 per cent decrease in operational grant funding to the library from […]
A 13-year-old boy was charged with uttering threats last week after allegedly “threatening firearm-related violence towards students” at Sexsmith Secondary School. Clairmont RCMP said they received a complaint the night of June 4 and started their investigation by speaking with students at the school June 5, which led them to the youth who was interviewed […]
