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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.
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.
Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

More than 150 stakeholders and Indigenous community members recently provided input, and the online survey is open to the public until Nov. 7.
Eby's New Democrats have slim majority with 47 seats after final vote count

Eby's New Democrats have slim majority with 47 seats after final vote count

Elections BC says a final vote count in British Columbia's Oct. 19 provincial election has given Premier David Eby's New Democrats 47 seats, just enough to form a majority government.
Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority in Saskatchewan election

Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority in Saskatchewan election

Premier-elect Scott Moe thanked the party leaders and singled out Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, for the work she does as opposition leader and party leader.
Wildlife fence through Canmore comes with no new wildlife crossings

Wildlife fence through Canmore comes with no new wildlife crossings

A staggering 34,000 vehicles buzz through the Canmore, Banff corridor on the highway every day throughout summer.
Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
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