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Legislative session in Alberta reconvenes with plenty of items for the rural watchlist

Legislative session in Alberta reconvenes with plenty of items for the rural watchlist

Legislation around property rights, gun ownership, tourism and parental involvement in education should spark the interest of rural Albertans, the UCP’s government house leader speculated in announcing plans for this week’s reconvened session of the legislature.
Central Alberta wildlife facility has helped 36,000 animals over 30 years

Central Alberta wildlife facility has helped 36,000 animals over 30 years

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has nursed back to health wounded, sick, and orphaned birds, bears, deer, skunks and many other types of animals.
Will Canada follow the U.S. and ban TikTok? Users say that would shut the door on conversation

Will Canada follow the U.S. and ban TikTok? Users say that would shut the door on conversation

Despite the social media platform’s meteoric growth and its more than 1 billion global users, its future in North America is under threat
More than a quarter of Canadians will spend at least 100 bones on Halloween: poll

More than a quarter of Canadians will spend at least 100 bones on Halloween: poll

A new poll suggests more than a quarter of Canadians will spend $100 or more on Halloween, with roughly 70 per cent of respondents saying they'll fork over as much money as they did last year on candy and costumes.
Banff council neutral in Sulphur Mountain gondola monopoly debate

Banff council neutral in Sulphur Mountain gondola monopoly debate

“We believe the requested action is beyond our jurisdiction,” said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno.
104-year-old Alberta schoolhouse getting a spruce-up

104-year-old Alberta schoolhouse getting a spruce-up

A schoolhouse built in 1920 north of Calgary is finding new purpose.
Alberta D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Alberta D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Capt. William Wilson of High River was joined by family, colleagues and supporters, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, at his centennial celebration.
Cabinet ministers reject Liberal MP demands for secret ballot vote on Trudeau’s future

Cabinet ministers reject Liberal MP demands for secret ballot vote on Trudeau’s future

Since Mr. Trudeau rejected a private demand from MPs that he make way for new leadership of the Liberal party, dissenters have pushed for more ways to express their disapproval
GALLERY: "My Life With the Walter Boys" filming in Southern Alberta

GALLERY: "My Life With the Walter Boys" filming in Southern Alberta

Netflix production crews were in Okotoks this week filming the coming-of-age drama "My Life with the Walter Boys".
Looking for a new car? What you should know about leasing vs. owning

Looking for a new car? What you should know about leasing vs. owning

Leasing a car is a unique financial arrangement and while it has its perks, experts say it suits a fairly slim group of people. The biggest draw for leasing is lower payments, and on a shiny new car no less.
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