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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.
Clearwater County motorcyclist dies in collision north of Sundre

Clearwater County motorcyclist dies in collision north of Sundre

Driver from Calgary transported to hospital by ground ambulance in “stable condition,” says RCMP
'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
Canadian Premier League Final will be held in Alberta Nov. 9

Canadian Premier League Final will be held in Alberta Nov. 9

The Cavalry FC's win on Sunday clinched the finals being held at their Spruce Meadows home field, south of Calgary next week.
Must we heat the planet to dry grain?

Must we heat the planet to dry grain?

Few options for zero-carbon grain drying, say researchers
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