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Fatal motorcycle accident near Okotoks claims Calgary man

Fatal motorcycle accident near Okotoks claims Calgary man

Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle accident on July 9 and located a the driver deceased when they arrived.
Photos: Firefighters respond to flash floods in Olds Monday evening

Photos: Firefighters respond to flash floods in Olds Monday evening

A short but mighty rainstorm had firefighters out making sure no one got stuck in flash floods yesterday in a Central Alberta town.
Bragg Creek Days returning to the hamlet on July 22

Bragg Creek Days returning to the hamlet on July 22

“This year we are lucky to announce that we have George Fox attending our musical line-up and that is thanks to community member, Dick Koetsier,” Perraton said.
Alberta Parks, volunteer groups unveil new K-Country trail

Alberta Parks, volunteer groups unveil new K-Country trail

“I would encourage people to let Alberta Parks and the provincial government know they’re excited about this trail and ultimately would love to see more of this style of trail development.”
RCMP identify anti-2SLGBTQ+ material distributors

RCMP identify anti-2SLGBTQ+ material distributors

Still want info on Pride crosswalk burnout
Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Smith says the federal government needs to better support Indigenous communities in urban areas as well as those that are dealing with the mental-health and addiction crisis.
As pandemic business loan repayment deadline looms, calls for extending deadline grow

As pandemic business loan repayment deadline looms, calls for extending deadline grow

Data from Statistics Canada shows about 40,000 businesses close every month, and a similar number of businesses open. 
Feds offer additional money to disaster response groups as climate change worsens

Feds offer additional money to disaster response groups as climate change worsens

Leaders from the Canadian Red Cross, the Salvation Army, St. John Ambulance and the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association all said Tuesday the types of events they're responding to in the era of climate change are more severe, more complex and far more frequent than ever before.
Midway-ride nausea all part of aging for older Stampede-goers, says UCalgary researcher

Midway-ride nausea all part of aging for older Stampede-goers, says UCalgary researcher

Vestibular function expert says the young are better equipped to handle carnival rides
TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

The power utility says the total consideration to be paid to TransAlta Renewables shareholders for the 40 per cent stake it does not already own is valued at $1.38 billion.
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