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Olds man among five people charged in Whitecourt drug bust

Olds man among five people charged in Whitecourt drug bust

29 year old faces two charges after being arrested in connection with a drug bust in the Whitecourt area
Town of Banff tightens rules on wildlife attractants

Town of Banff tightens rules on wildlife attractants

“We need to be able to have the teeth to order the removal [of a tree] if it comes to that. Living in a national park setting, we are proud stewards of this land and that means protecting the wildlife that live here among us.”
'We hit it hard': Alberta First Nation's war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses

'We hit it hard': Alberta First Nation's war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses

"It's heartbreaking. It's one thing to commit a crime, but it's another thing to involve children and use them as a cover or a shield to an extent." 
Bragg Creek's Round Hall to hold big 100th anniversary bash

Bragg Creek's Round Hall to hold big 100th anniversary bash

One of Bragg Creek’s most historic buildings, The Round Hall, is celebrating 100 years this month with two big events.
Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent a letter on Sunday saying families and businesses cannot afford the "crushing impact of further rate hikes," echoing a letter British Columbia Premier David Eby sent on Thursday. 
Solar projects in Foothills County face delays, uncertainty

Solar projects in Foothills County face delays, uncertainty

While the Alberta Utilities Commission is still processing applications for renewable energy projects, the government's pause on approvals means delays and uncertainty for Foothills solar projects.
Air Canada flights collide on YVR tarmac

Air Canada flights collide on YVR tarmac

The wings of the two planes hit while one of the them was pulling out of a gate at the Vancouver airport on Sunday afternoon
Putin says he won't renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Putin says he won't renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea amid the war won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow's demands on its own agricultural exports.
Alberta teachers to ‘Play The Feud!’

Alberta teachers to ‘Play The Feud!’

Northern Alberta teachers to appear on special Sept. 18 episode of Family Feud Canada in honour of Teachers’ Week.
Teepee Summit inspires, empowers Indigenous youths

Teepee Summit inspires, empowers Indigenous youths

Cree superstar urges participants at a St. Albert Indigenous youth summit to “shoot their shot”
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