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Wetlands development still on track, say town officials

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

By Trevor BuschSunny South NewsSome of the development ongoing for the constructed wetlands near Taber Lake has raised questions among the public in recent weeks, but town officials say the project is on track and in compliance with Alberta Transportation.The constructed wetlands project has been ongoing since April 2022. The Town drafted a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) in 2015 that identified a need for storm water storage on the east side of Taber, adjacent to the Taber Reservoir. Once completed, the development will direct stormwater from the intersection of Highway 36 and 56th Avenue to the wetlands where it will be stored and treated naturally.Recent excavation and infill work on the project had drawn some questions from the public, suggesting the proper approvals may not have been in place with Alberta Transportation. The Town says that’s not the case, however.“There was a canal location that was filled in temporarily so that the contractor could move equipment across,” s...

Coalhurst Council approves veteran memorial poster project in town

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsCoalhurst Legion Branch No. 273 has announced the upcoming introduction of the Banner Project to the town.The project is a unique initiative aimed at commemorating and honouring past and present veterans using a series of banners. These banners will be displayed for a few weeks in the fall and stored for future displays, illustrating the enduring respect that Coalhurst has for its veterans. The Town of Coalhurst has granted permission to hang the banners on the light standards across the town, a fitting location. The Coalhurst Legion is still deliberating on a supplier and the cost implications of the project and intends to share detailed information in the forthcoming newsletter. The Banner Project is a remarkable way for Coalhurst to recognize and pay tribute to the veterans who have served Canada.The Legion Memorial Banner Program is an initiative by the Royal Canadian Legion that involves displaying banners on local streets in Canada in memory of ...

Kate Andrews grads cash in on graduation day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThanks to community sponsors, over $20,000 in cash scholarships have been awarded to the Kate Andrews High School graduating class of 2023.The ceremony, which was held on June 27, included high praise and celebration as the students turned their tassels in anticipation of the next chapter in life.The class’s Valedictory address, given by Brendan Duda, shared valuable advice with his fellow graduates, highlighting the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.“The true lessons we learned are through the pursuit of knowledge. The best lesson we can take through our many years of schooling is to persevere through hardship; we will all face adversity in our future but it is how we respond that determines the outcome.”Duda is known for being a dedicated student, was recognized for his high academic achievements in various subjects and will begin work towards earning a computer science degree at the University of Lethbridge starting...

Shields attacks deficiencies in Online News Act, defends rural newspapers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

By Ian CroftSouthern Alberta NewspapersLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterOn June 20 the House of Commons was discussing the Online News Act which will regulate online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada.During this discussion Pablo Rodriguez, MP for Honoré-Mercier, QC asked why the Conservatives were fighting this bill.“I really do not understand why the Conservatives from all those small communities are fighting this bill, which is there to help local media in their own communities,” said Rodriguez. “How can they do that? Why are they doing that? Only they can answer that. We can only look at the pattern of how often they only side with tech giants, repeating their points, to understand part of the question. They are not there to support local media. They absolutely do not care, which is a shame. Therefore, we will stand up for them.”In response to this Martin Shields, MP for Bow River, rose in the House to clarify his position.“We have ...

Farming Smarter field school hears from crop cover expert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsDr. Maryse Bourgault shared her expertise on the subject of cover crops during Farming Smarter’s Field School on June 15.Cover crops are traditionally fast-growing plants that offer benefits to farms through enhanced soil health, and as a strategy to improve biodiversity, control pests, and prevent or mitigate erosion. They differ from a farm’s cash crops insofar as cover crops are a strategy in farm management used to increase the conditions for more profitable cash crops.Dr. Maryse Bourgault is an assistant professor and WGRF Chair in Integrated Agronomy at the University of Saskatchewan’s department of Plant Soil and Science. She also previously worked for Montana State University before relocating to Saskatoon in 2020 where she now focuses much of her efforts into researching cover crops in Western Canada. Currently Bourgault is one of the leading researchers on a multi-site cover crop experiment in collaboration with Dr. Yvonne Lawley at the Univ...

Who's serving up at Glens Falls Take a Bite 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Wednesday, it begins. Restaurants will set up tables outside of their establishments on Glen, Maple, Ridge and other streets in downtown Glens Falls for the first weekly Take a Bite food festival of 2023. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Over a dozen restaurants are coming out to serve small-plate fare starting on July 5. Other local businesses will have booths on downtown streets and in City Park.Food & DrinkGlen StreetAlif CafeThe Bullpen Tavern & Suite 216Downtown SocialGo Play With Your FoodJuicin' JarMean Max BrewingMikadoRaul's Mexican GrillMaple StreetFenimore's Pub (The Queensbury Hotel)Park 26 (The Queensbury Hotel)Bay StreetLaurella's RestaurantRidge Street[farmacy] restobarMorgan & Co. RestaurantRadici Kitchen & BarSouth StreetFlight Wine Bar & RestaurantHudson AvenueSeasoned by SUNY AdirondackCity ParkBomb PiggityBucci's BBQCooley's Ice CreamDickinson's Delights...

New Vietnamese restaurant opens in Rotterdam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Pho Van's Vietnamese Restaurant is set to have its grand opening in Rotterdam on Wednesday. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The restaurant serves Pho, a Vietnamese soup dish of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, as well as a variety of appetizers. The restaurant's beer and wine license is pending. Pho Van's is the second restaurant for the owner, who also owns Van's Vietnamese Restaurant at 307 Central Avenue in Albany. Pho Van's is located at 2675 Hamburg Street in Rotterdam.

MPD: Mechanicville man threatens Lukoil clerk in July 4 robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Mechanicville man was arrested on Tuesday around 9:50 p.m. after threatening a man with what looked like a gun and robbing a local Lukoil, according to Mechanicville Police. Justin Franz, 43, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 9:50 p.m., Tuesday night, police responded to the Lukoil at the intersection of William Street and North Main Street for reports of a robbery in progress. When police arrived, they say they found a victim with head and body injuries from being physically attacked by a male suspect. Police say during the attack, the suspect, later identified as Franz, allegedly displayed an object resembling a handgun, pressed it up against the attendant, and threatened his life while demanding money. Franz then stole property and fled the store on foot, per Mechanicville Police. Troy K9 stabbed 12 times, officer breaks foot responding to burglary Police ...

National Weather Service unable to see tweets from volunteer storm spotters due to Twitter limits

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

National Weather Service officials who coordinate volunteer storm-spotting have announced they are unable to receive all messages sent over Twitter “due to issues with Twitter rate limits.”Weather service officials have directed storm spotters to email, phones, and other communication systems. Additional information is available at weather.gov/bou/spotters, officials said Tuesday night at 8:13 p.m. in a posting on Twitter.Storm spotters attend training workshops and help weather service meteorologists monitor extreme weather, such as storms that produce tornadoes.When spotters send large numbers of reports using Twitter — as they did Tuesday night — fees apply, weather service meteorologist Bernie Meier said Wednesday morning. “We can only read so many tweets. Then we are limited. Once we reach that limit, we are unable to see any tweets,” he said.Due to issues with Twitter rate limits, we are unable to access most tweets at this time. Send reports to our oth...

Allison Mack released from California prison; 'Smallville' actress served time in NXIVM sex slave case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:40 GMT

The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty to her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website.Mack, best known for her role as a young Superman’s close friend on “Smallville,” was sentenced to three years behind bars in 2021 after pleading guilty two years earlier to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.Actress Allison Mack leaves U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York after a bail hearing, on April 24, 2018, in Brooklyn. (Credit: Drew Angerer / Getty Images)Online records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Mack, 40, was released Monday from a federal prison in Dublin, California, near San Francisco. Her release was first reported by the Albany Times-Union.Mack avoided a longer prison term by cooperating with federal authorities in their case against Raniere, who was ultimately sentenced t...