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Alberta re-examining an exit from the CPP

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

By Trevor BuschSunny South [email protected] Alberta need an alternative to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)?Premier Danielle Smith, among others in the UCP, think that it does.Smith’s recent mandate letter to Finance Minister Nate Horner directed him to re-examine the idea, which has been strongly denounced by Rachel Notley and the NDP, while also releasing the government’s Alberta Pension Plan (APP) report on the advantages and disadvantages of exiting the CPP.Proponents of an APP argue the province’s younger demographics could support a plan that offers similar benefits for less than the CPP.Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter, on the other hand, wants to examine the numbers before making any endorsements for a made-in-Alberta pension plan.“I’m all about the numbers, whatever will make Alberta a better place – I am all about that,” said Hunter. “So when we get the final report, then let’s read through it. Let’s read through those, and let’s figure out as Albertans, what’...

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions launch new branding as Alberta Grains

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) have unveiled their new branding for the newly-amalgamated commission.Recognizing the importance of collaboration and unity, the two farmer-directed organizations will share resources and serve Alberta’s grain farmers jointly under the commission’s new name Alberta Grains.The amalgamated commission represents the interests of over 18,000 of Alberta’s wheat and barley farmers. Now, as a united entity, Alberta Grains will leverage the strengths, resources, and experience of both the former AWC and ABC to create a unified voice for its members on matters such as economic sustainability, innovation, and growth in Alberta’s grain industry.Reflected in its new branding, Alberta Grains unveiled the merged commission’s new logo last week.  According to Alberta Grains, the commission’s new emblem, “is a symbol of the organization’s commitment and unified strength to the province’s crop sect...

RCMP Coalhurst report stresses need to call in

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsAn RCMP sergeant was on hand last week at Coalhurst council to discuss calls in town.During their regular July 18 meeting, Coalhurst town council received the RCMP update for the first six months of 2023. The stats provided were for calls within the Town of Coalhurst only, and did not include any calls from outside the town’s boundaries.“This is a true snapshot of the calls we responded to in the town of Coalhurst,” said Sgt. Mike Numan of the RCMP.Between Jan. 1 and June 30 of this year, there were 435 calls reported within the town. Of those calls, 25 were determined to be unfounded, and in terms of clearance, charges were laid in 59 calls and 38 were otherwise cleared, for a clearance rate of 23.7 per cent.For traffic offences, there were 33 calls for service, which include 11 traffic collisions, with nine reportable and two non-reportable, less than $2,000 in damage. This also includes four other moving traffic violations, 10 other non-moving tra...

County seeking feedback for economic development strategy

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsLethbridge County has launched a public participation survey and is seeking input on the future of the County’s local economy.Feedback collected from residents and business owners will inform the creation of the County’s new Economic Development Strategic plan. The multi-year Economic Development Strategic Plan will provide direction and guidance on various activities related to economic development in the County.Reeve of Lethbridge County, Tory Campbell said public consultation in drafting this strategy, “is absolutely essential.”“We want to ensure that the strategy reflects the needs of our residents and businesses, aligning with their vision for a prosperous county.”Currently Lethbridge County does not have a formalized economic development strategy in place providing a framework for activities and initiatives, although the County has leaned on their Strategic Plan to help guide decisions. Campbell said, “having a plan that outlines specific econom...

Orange County man arrested following road rage incident

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Florida, New York, man was arrested on Friday following a road rage incident on I-87 near the exit-5 on-ramp in Yonkers. Ruben Luciano, 48, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say an investigation revealed Luciano rear-ended a car following a road-rage incident, proceeded to get out of the car, and threaten another driver with an edged weapon. Responding troopers report he was also in possession of a utility knife.Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a weaponSecond-degree menacingTicketed for the crash Morton Avenue homicide suspect in custody Luciano was taken into custody and was arraigned before the City of Yonkers Court. He was taken and held at the Westchester County Jail due to three prior felony convictions.

One dead after being struck by lightning in Madison County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

CANASTOTA, N.Y. (WSYR) — The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed that three people were critically injured by a lightning strike on Monday along Forbes Road and Seeber Road in the town of Lincoln, south of Canastota. The most seriously injured person, a 39-year-old man, died on Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said that the two other victims were released from Oneida Hospital. They were also listed as in critical condition after lightning struck Monday afternoon, with a call going out around 2:27 p.m. Patrols and emergency management were called for the strike, and a report of a man not breathing.When they arrived, they learned that two other men had also been injured by the lightning. All three were construction workers who were working on a roof. According to Madison County Sheriff Tod Hood, one person was administered CPR, another suffered from minor burns, and the th...

Invasive species surveyors needed on Lake George

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, invasive insect and plant species are a topic of concern around Lake George, threatening to outperform local wildlife if left unchecked. Next month, a conservation group concerned with lake health is calling on the community to do something about it. Much like swimming and fireworks, the fight against invasive species is a Lake George tradition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Lake George's annual Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Weekend is set for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20. Although operated by the Lake George Association, the weekend is a call to action for anyone around the lake with a motorboat, canoe, kayak, and some time on their hands to spend in and around the Queen of American Lakes.For those who take up the challenge, no pruning shears are required. All the LGA needs is able bodies to go out and survey, gathering data on what invasive species are populating points around the...

Cardinals on pace for grim record: Most blown saves in a season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

PHOENIX - It looked like things were lining up Monday for Adam Wainwright to get a much-needed win in his push for 200 career victories. Until it wasn't. Although the Cardinals won Monday's series opener in Arizona, Wainwright's best chance at career win No. 199 was spoiled by the bullpen. Wainwright departed after five innings with a 5-2 Cardinals lead. By the end of the seventh inning, the Arizona Diamondbacks led 6-5, ending his chance of a milestone-building night. When the bullpen is unable to hold a lead left by the starting pitcher, that is known as a blown save. After Monday, the Cardinals have 23 of those as a team this year. After Monday's blown lead, Cardinals Twitter was quick to point out a disappointing trend. Right now, the Cardinals are tied for most blown saves in the league with the Chicago White Sox. The Cardinals are also on pace for 37 blown saves, which would be a new MLB record. Scott Rolen enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame, credits Cardinals and family ...

Missouri '988' hotline stats - 1 year later

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

JOPLIN, Mo. — Three numbers are saving lives, one year after their launch.The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline has been operational for a year now. Missouri has gotten about 4,000 "988" calls in the last year. Locally, Joplin's Ozark Center takes roughly 8 to 9 thousand crisis calls a year, and about a thousand of those have been from the 988 hotline. The other calls come from the local Ozark Center crisis line and texting. RELATED: Missouri sees increase in calls following new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline number Staff said the hotline can be used for more than just a person with suicidal ideations."So, we don't want people to be afraid to call if you're having high job stress, you're having marital discord, relationship difficulties, parenting difficulties. Maybe you're struggling with an eating disorder or an addiction. It can be really any reason," said Debbie Fitzgerald, Freeman Health System Ozark Center Director of Crisis Services.Ozark Center's crisis center handles c...

Could you achieve your dream job in Missouri?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — Everybody has a dream job when they are growing up and making their way through school. Some of those dream jobs, however, appear more attainable than others. So what the odds are of you landing your dream job?One website decided to crunch the numbers by analyzing job data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics across every state in America, in order to reveal the true odds of landing various dream jobs such as a doctor, lawyer, or pilot. Casinos.com — an online resource for games, reviews, strategy, and news — found that in Missouri, the odds of landing the following 11 dream jobs in the state are:DREAM JOBODDSDoctor1-in-408Lawyer1-in-258Veterinarian1-in-1,736Psychologist1-in-1,880Photographer1-in-3,717Singer1-in-4,878Writer1-in-4,000Architect1-in-1,277Firefighter1-in-414Pilot1-in-2,451Chef1-in-1,980| Deepest Cave In Missouri May Be Familiar To Many >The same data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was used to calculate what the...