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Water plant power outage forces Central Alberta town into boil water advisory

Water plant power outage forces Central Alberta town into boil water advisory

Boil water advisory for Olds is expected to last for the next 24 – 48 hours
BREAKING: Town of Olds issues boil water advisory

BREAKING: Town of Olds issues boil water advisory

All residents and businesses within Olds' limits are encouraged to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption
Escort charged with drugging, stealing from B.C. client faces Alberta charges

Escort charged with drugging, stealing from B.C. client faces Alberta charges

Vancouver escort Jessica Kane, 31, faces charges in Alberta for allegedly robbing and drugging a client in Calgary while out on bail on similar charges in the Lower Mainland.
An Alberta county is considering a wildlife feeding ban

An Alberta county is considering a wildlife feeding ban

“Feeding wildlife, such as foxes, deer, moose and squirrels, to enjoy their sighting on our land and a perceived closer connection with the wildlife, has become an increasingly common practice in many communities,”
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival returns, films also available online

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival returns, films also available online

“People come together, they watch films about things they like to do together in the mountains and then reflect on them,” said Joanna Croston, festival director.
Alberta's Canadian Premier League team loses in extra-time thriller in Final

Alberta's Canadian Premier League team loses in extra-time thriller in Final

Soccer: Tristan Borges corner kick goal wins it in 2-1 contest
Canadian Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, has died at 54, reports say

Canadian Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, has died at 54, reports say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54.
Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

EDMONTON — A pitched battle expected on the government’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta

Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta

In 2022, wind and solar operations brought in over $28 million in tax revenue to Alberta municipalities.
Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin. Experts say it’s a sign there’s still plenty of room for growth in the industry.
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