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Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Communities across Alberta like the Village of Boyle are feeling the affects of a downward trend in volunteerism, leaving beneficial groups like the hospital auxiliary at risk to the detriment of all locals
Female skier taken from Banff area ski resort to Calgary hospital in critical condition

Female skier taken from Banff area ski resort to Calgary hospital in critical condition

A female skier was taken to hospital in critical condition after a skiing incident at Sunshine Village Ski Resort Sunday (April 20).
Skier falls 20 metres into crevasse on Athabasca Glacier

Skier falls 20 metres into crevasse on Athabasca Glacier

“While crevasses may be less visible at this time of year, snow bridges remain thin, weak, and unpredictable, having only recently formed over the past few weeks."
Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Interest in the Canada's critical minerals surged after Trump started musing about annexing Canada, experts say, and grew as the president's global trade war intensified.
Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role of Alberta's interim chief medical officer of health on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a "longer-term appointment."
Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

The paper, published this week in the journal Science, reveals that three of Curiosity’s drill sites had siderite, an iron carbonate material, within sulfate-rich layers of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater.
Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says since the province's retaliatory measures were first announced in early March, Donald Trump's administration has put a hold on further tariffs.
Alberta reports six more cases of measles, bringing total to 83

Alberta reports six more cases of measles, bringing total to 83

The province says four of the new cases are in central Alberta, and the other two are in the province's south.
Free webinar for those thinking of running for council in Alberta

Free webinar for those thinking of running for council in Alberta

The webinar seeks to help inform prospective municipal candidates across Alberta about the duties and expectations which come along with serving the community in this way. 
Murderer of Banff resident receives life in prison, eligible for parole after 12 years

Murderer of Banff resident receives life in prison, eligible for parole after 12 years

John Arrizza was sentenced by Justice Robert Hall in Calgary Court of King’s Bench Tuesday (April 15) for the 2022 murder of lifelong Banff resident Ethan Enns-Goneau.
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