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• A westbound Fir Street Strathcona County Transit bus was struck by a southbound truck on Sherwood Drive, which forced the bus to run into the London Drugs.
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• EICS and EIPS were caught off guard by the UCP’s new $128-million cuts for educational assistants, substitute teachers, busing and other services to redirect the money temporarily to fight COVID-19.
• The county’s local COVID-case count was 17 on April 1.
• Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan MP Garnett Genuis was one of the few Members of Parliament to be a part of the historic debate and passing of Bill C-13: the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Act that provided billions in COVID-19 relief funding.
Canton- Glenn N. âBudâ Latimer, 89, of County Route 14, Canton, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 23, 2020.
Mr. Latimer, known to all as Bud, was born July 1, 1931 in Pulaski, PA a son of the late Lyle S. and Helen (Brown) Latimer. He is survived by his beloved wife, June Latimer; brother William Latimer and family; brother Dean Latimer; sister Ann Huntley and family; and sister Carol Streit and family. Four other brothers, James Latimer, Ralph Latimer, Alan Latimer and Robert Latimer, predeceased him.
Bud married June Hewitt on July 1, 1972, in the Colton Methodist Church. Bud and June were married for over 48 years, and made their home in Bucks Bridge. Surviving Bud, in addition to his wife June, are his son James Latimer and spouse Diane Griffin-Latimer; his son Joseph Latimer and spouse Diane Latimer; his daughter Darlene Latimer and spouse Michael Greene; his grandchildren Jonathan Latimer, Christina Latimer, Joseph Latimer, Rachel Latimer, Robert Lat
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Edmonton churches have expanded services and adjusted centuries-old practices to reach as many people as they can during a Christmas season limited by COVID-19 restrictions.
Bishop David Motiuk at the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, said Ukrainian Catholic parishes around the province including St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton are offering virtual services and holding more Christmas masses to accommodate the faithful.
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Sticking to the latest public health restrictions limiting capacity to 15 per cent of normal means the large cathedral can host about 75 people who register ahead of time.
Meeting the Challenge: Faith Coalition makes changes to meet community needs
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Faith Coalition volunteers repaired deteriorating back stairs and handrails for an elderly resident.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Faith Coalition volunteer Andy Hellrung replaces damaged siding on a house in Glen Carbon.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Faith Coalition volunteers Jane Hellrung and John Kennedy participate in a yard work project in Edwardsville.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of stories about local nonprofits and how they have dealt with the challenges of the pandemic and their plans for 2021.
A host of community organisations and churches have come together to deliver Bolton s Big Carol Service for an online audience this year. The carol service will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook on Monday December 21 thanks to the work of over 40 different Bolton churches, Christian organisations and community groups. Advertising for the event is appearing across the town, on six billboards, 35 buses, 16,000 Christmas cards, 400 posters and 48 large banners throughout this month. The event has been organised by the ‘Passion for Bolton 2030 Vision’ steering team, Bolton’s town-wide church unity group, who aim to share the love of God across Bolton by encouraging churches to work together to support each other and support the Bolton community.