He compares her politically to his mother and independence movement icon Winnie Ewing
Council convener Bill Lobban: "We recognise the pressures on people across Highland'
It could mean many homes in strath and wider region will have four bins
Lib Dem leader Alasdair Christie says current funding is 'woefully inadequate'
The union says 'the work done in these roles have some of the lowest paid posts in the council'
Highland News & Media offered to arrange the event amid the race to become First Minister
The SNP leadership candidate made the announcement at Cairngorm Brewery
There were no late surprise entries into the race to be next party leader
Jenny Gilruth says 'it should have been done by now and it will be done'
Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis
MSP Edward Mountain said 'that is what we feel like in the Highlands'
Amid an online backlash over gay marriage comments party leader candidate says sought 'to be honest and open'
She says she bears 'absolutely no' animus to same sex couples and she would not change the law on terminations
The strath MSP says 'we need to choose strong, competent leadership to deliver independence'
Ash Regan says 'I would concentrate on policies that help the economy and create jobs'
The alert warns of travel disruption all through higher routes in the Strath
There are also demands to halt 'disastrous' recycling scheme
She praised Sturgeon saying 'I have learnt much from her'
Nicola Sturgeon denied her departure was 'a reaction to short-term pressures'
Reports claim the First Minister is to resign in the next hour
