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  CALGARY -- In meteorology, there can be good and bad in just about every set of circumstances; outdoor enthusiasts love the sun and certainly don't mind that April fell short of seasonal average precipitation (while simultaneously cursing that we were above seasonal on snowfall, all the same!) That data's below: How badly do we need that rain? Pretty badly. Here's the data from Agroclimate Canada: This means that from a period starting from meteorological fall (Sep 1, 2020) to present day, conditions are quite a bit drier than usual, and flat-out arid east of Edmonton. This to say not...

Moving Northland 's rescue helicopters could cost $8m - what are the options 7 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 3 minutes to read Moving the Northland rescue helicopters from their Kensington, Whangārei, base, above, mainly due to noise complaints and size, will cost around $8 million. Moving the Northland rescue helicopters from their Kensington, Whangārei, base, above, mainly due to noise complaints and size, will cost around $8 million. A new Northland emergency services rescue helicopter base in Whangārei could cost as much as $8 million. Craig Gibbons, Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) CEO,...

Reply (Jenna Fisher/Patch) BROOKLINE, MA — The future of VineRipe Grill, which has operated out of the vendor space at the Robert T Lynch golf course for the past 13 years is still unclear, even as its contract expired at midnight March 31. After discovering VineRipe might not have its contract renewed in the middle of a pandemic, fans had questions for the decision makers. More than 100 residents packed a Park and Recreation Commission public hearing and pleaded for a course reversal and demanded to know why the public wasn't consulted. The Select Board asked to hear more, too. The day b...

Five Whangārei district councillors are seeking to overturn their council's vote for Māori wards. Councillor Vince Cocurullo (standing) speaks against his council voting for Māori seats at its November meeting. Photo: Northern Advocate / Michael Cunningham Councillor Vince Cocurullo said the challenge sought to have Whangārei District Council (WDC)'s November decision for Māori representation on council rescinded. The formal challenge will come from Cocurullo, Shelley Deeming, Phil Halse, Greg Martin and Simon Reid at next week's Thursday, 25 March council meeting. Whangārei Mayor She...

Māori wards challenged: Move to overturn Whangārei District Council vote 17 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Whangārei District councillors will vote when they meet next Thursday on a motion to overturn an earlier decision to establish Māori wards. Photo / File Five Whangārei District councillors are seeking to overturn their council's vote for Māori wards. Cr Vince Cocurullo said the challenge sought to have Whangārei District Council's November decision for Māori representation on council rescinded. The formal challenge will come from Cocurullo, Shelley Deeming, Phil Halse, Greg...