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Private member’s bill introduced today aims to make life better for Indigenous Albertans, sponsor says

Private member’s bill introduced today aims to make life better for Indigenous Albertans, sponsor says

Brooks Arcand-Paul, the NDP’s Indigenous relations critic, said his private member’s bill creates a framework for consultation, progress and accountability that’s lacking in the ruling UCP’s governance approach.
Banff Marathon rebrands, officially cuts marathon race to focus on half

Banff Marathon rebrands, officially cuts marathon race to focus on half

Rebranded as the Banff Half Marathon and 10K, or Banff Half, the destination event is focusing on the 21 and 10 kilometre distances inside Banff National Park as organizers officially drop the dwindling marathon format.
'That was very stupid,' judge says to Alberta homeowner who chased thief

'That was very stupid,' judge says to Alberta homeowner who chased thief

An Alberta judge said chasing down a person stealing an ATV from Northern Alberta rural property was a bad idea, but sympathized with the fear caused by rural crime.
Jasper ski resort spared from wildfire aiming for Nov. 15 opening

Jasper ski resort spared from wildfire aiming for Nov. 15 opening

Marmot Basin has received around 40 centimetres so far this season, and snowmaking began four days ago.
'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battleground states will choose the country’s path forward.
Northern Alberta farmers pleased by denial of proposed solar project

Northern Alberta farmers pleased by denial of proposed solar project

“I’m happy that the government has changed their stance and is seeing that farmland is a priority,” said Westlock-area farmer Nathan Brown.
PHOTOS: Fans watch NHL's New Jersey Devils practice in Canmore

PHOTOS: Fans watch NHL's New Jersey Devils practice in Canmore

PHOTOS: NHL's New Jersey Devils skate, shoot, autograph in Canmore
Woman hit with egg on Halloween treated in hospital, RCMP investigating as assault

Woman hit with egg on Halloween treated in hospital, RCMP investigating as assault

Mounties in northern Alberta say they're investigating a possible assault after a Grande Prairie woman was hit in the face with an egg while handing out candy on Halloween.
Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports in Alberta

Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports in Alberta

"If it's allowed to keep going forward unchecked, it would be the largest thermal coal mine in Canadian history."
WATCH: Famous grizzly bear The Boss causes stir in Canmore neighbourhoods

WATCH: Famous grizzly bear The Boss causes stir in Canmore neighbourhoods

Confirmed to be bear No. 122, the roughly 28-year-old famous male grizzly bear was first spotted in Harvie Heights but had moved into Canmore around 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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