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Floodwaters swamp Andrew property – read the April 29 Lamont Leader
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Alberta upping speed limit on stretch of Highway 2 to 120 km/h
The Alberta government will raise the speed limit on a 22-kilometre stretch of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway from 110 km/h to 120 km/h. This change, announced by Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, will be monitored as part of a pilot project. It marks Alberta's first 120 km/h speed limit, following British Columbia's precedent.
Maryland passes law requiring half of advertising dollars be spent with community news outlets
Maryland senators recently passed a bipartisan law mandating state agencies to allocate 50 percent of their advertising budgets to local news outlets. This unprecedented measure aims to support community journalism and is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, potentially channeling millions into Maryland's local newsrooms.
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Jasper council sets deadline for historic hotel to pay taxes or be auctioned
The historic Astoria Hotel in Jasper, facing over $720,000 in unpaid taxes since 2020, is set for public auction by September 17, 2026, unless the owners resolve their debts. Despite requests for leniency due to hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, the council emphasizes the need for equity among taxpayers.
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The Lamont Leader is proud to accept 2nd place in the AWNA BNC Awards!
The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association announced on April 24 that The Lamont Leader won 2nd place for Best Wildlife Photography at the Better Newspaper Competition Awards. The competition evaluated entries from newspapers across Alberta published in 2025, highlighting the publication's commitment to delivering quality content to its readers.
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Another tremor near Morinville has Albertans questioning causes
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Morinville, Alberta, on Saturday, believed to be an aftershock of a 4.5-magnitude quake earlier this month linked to oil and gas activities. Smaller tremors have followed, raising concerns about industrial-induced seismic activity. Monitoring of the situation is ongoing by experts from the Alberta Energy Regulator.
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Ukrainian Village announces reopening more than a year after devastating fire
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village will reopen to visitors on May 16 after extensive recovery from last year's wildfire, which destroyed its visitor center but spared historic buildings. Despite the significant loss of artifacts, preservation efforts maintained key historical pieces. The site aims to reconnect the community and celebrate Alberta's Ukrainian heritage through various events this summer.
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New Bruderheim CAO a familiar face – read the April 22 Lamont Leader
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Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban
Alberta schools are monitoring a potential federal social media ban for kids under 16, following a recent Liberal Party resolution. Culture Minister Marc Miller stated the government is considering this ban, inspired by Australia's similar law. Local schools support policies aimed at reducing distractions and improving student mental health.