Riverside neighborhood weighs roundabout and boat launch plan
At an open house in Riverside residents discussed a new plan including a St. Patrick's Church intersection traffic roundabout and a boat launch and river viewing platform at First Street NW and Fifth Avenue NW. City official Robert Sissons noted parking, berm protection, current river flow, and pedestrian safety concerns while Sheila Bayley welcomed the ideas and Marian Ho warned of flood risks and traffic volume.
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Julie Payette Named Canada’s Next Governor General
Julie Payette, former astronaut from Montreal, is declared Canada’s next Governor General. She will be the fourth woman to hold the monarch’s representative role, succeeding David Johnston when his term ends in September. Payette pledges to follow in the footsteps of giants and notes the office is evolving toward broader eligibility beyond political experience.
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Fire rule gaps linger despite calls for mandatory sprinklers
A Lethbridge seniors facility fire highlights that Alberta still lacks mandatory sprinklers in many seniors homes. Critics note the 1990 bylaw limit and safety code hurdles hinder retrofits, while industry stats show sprinklers dramatically reduce deaths. Government says guidelines exist, funding limited to public facilities.
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Lori Sigurdson
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