Meredith Kerr
Meredith Kerr earned her B.A. in Journalism from St. Thomas University in 2013 and has worked in radio, print, and online media. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Calgary’s School of Continuing Education.
Meredith is an experienced reporter who has called St. Paul home since meeting her husband in 2014. They now have four children together and a very busy but never boring life. An active member of the community, Meredith volunteers her time with Friends of Playschool and the St. Paul Cathedral Parish. Meredith loves being outside, but freely admits “garden” might be a rather strong description for the backyard weed patch she spends most of the spring and summer in.
Recent Work by Meredith
Federalist petition approved for Alberta referendum on remaining in Canada
Thomas Lukaszuk, a former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, is at the forefront of a new push to solidify Alberta's place within Canada, having successfully filed a petition for a referendum on the question of remaining in the country.
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Alberta town hall speakers claim Canada cannot be fixed, push for independence
From academics to activists, a diverse group of speakers gathered at an Alberta sovereignty town hall to discuss the province's relationship with Canada.
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Sovereignty townhalls planned amid petition for Alberta independence
As the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) pushes for a referendum on Alberta's sovereignty, questions remain about the rules of the game. CEO Mitch Sylvestre emphasizes the need for clarity on voting eligibility and majority thresholds before proceeding.
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Teachers and province to return to mediation table, business as usual for schools in Alberta
The Alberta Teachers’ Association is expected to return to mediation with the province on June 19 – 20, and again at the end of August if needed.
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Alberta councilwoman removed from committees
Ward 1 Coun. Darlene Beniuk was removed from her committee appointments at the May 27 meeting of Lac La Biche County Council, following a closed session discussion.
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Independence referendum petition application made to Elections Alberta
Mitch Sylvestre filed an independence referendum petition application with Elections Alberta on behalf of the Alberta Prosperity Project on May 23.
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Labour unrest spreads across the province
Canada Post (CUPW), Alberta teachers (ATA), and Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE) are all in negotiations for contracts.
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Alberta launches survey on school library materials
According to education minister Demetrios Nicolaides, provincial standards are needed because books depicting sexual acts are available in some school libraries.
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Case dismissed against Lac La Biche Mayor
The case to have Lac La Biche Mayor Paul Reutov disqualified from Lac La Biche County council was dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench.
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Nursing is leading occupation with highest number of injuries in Alberta
While transport truck drivers and heavy equipment operators account for a combined 24 per cent of all workplace fatalities in Alberta, nursing is the occupation with the highest number of injuries.
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