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Alberta fires Chestermere councillors and managers, citing failure to fix dysfunction

Alberta fires Chestermere councillors and managers, citing failure to fix dysfunction

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has fired more than half the city councillors of a Calgary-area municipality, saying they failed to act on demands to fix their dysfunctional government.
Alberta youngster becomes Canada’s top ninja

Alberta youngster becomes Canada’s top ninja

St. Albert’s Felicity Martin, 9, takes first place at nationals
St. Albert woman killed in collision on Hwy. 28 near Morinville

St. Albert woman killed in collision on Hwy. 28 near Morinville

A 30-year-old St. Albert woman has died this morning following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 28 east of Morinville.
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

OTTAWA — The controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030 under proposed regulations outlined Monday by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
From COVID-19 to alien contact, conspiracy theories are popular in Canada: survey

From COVID-19 to alien contact, conspiracy theories are popular in Canada: survey

OTTAWA — Just over a quarter of American respondents say they believe global warming doesn't exist, compared to 16 per cent of Canadians.
Alberta 2SLGBTQ+ advocates respond to potential pride crosswalk ban in Westlock

Alberta 2SLGBTQ+ advocates respond to potential pride crosswalk ban in Westlock

Advocates question whether a ban would be legally defensible and suggest it will harm youth in the area.
Young person injured at Nakiska ski hill airlifted to hospital

Young person injured at Nakiska ski hill airlifted to hospital

A young skier is in hospital with “trauma-related injuries” after slamming into trees Sunday (Dec. 3) at a local ski hill.
Airdrie drunk driver arrested in Drumheller after allegedly endangering himself and others

Airdrie drunk driver arrested in Drumheller after allegedly endangering himself and others

Ashtyn Verkerk, 19, of Airdrie, was charged with multiple offences.
Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s public consultations on the creation of a digital Canadian dollar reveal most respondents are opposed to it.
Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Laying in a Japanese hospital bed, thousands of kilometres away from home, Cole Richardson’s life almost ended after a trick gone wrong on a ski trip.
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