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A go-to resource for the prairie gardener

A go-to resource for the prairie gardener

Calgary authors create practical gardening series on seeds, veggies, pests and small spaces.
Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Johnston's lawyer asked the court if his client's interim release would preclude him from continuing to campaign for mayor. He was assured it would not.
Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

As if bear 152's day wasn’t bad enough after getting hit by a truck, she was then observed later that evening fleeing down Highway 40 with a large male grizzly bear in hot pursuit.
Alberta's ICU rates are the highest in the province's history

Alberta's ICU rates are the highest in the province's history

“We’re currently experiencing several record highs across the healthcare system."
Use your backyard to protect Alberta's native bees

Use your backyard to protect Alberta's native bees

From bee hotels to planting wildflowers, here's how you can help the province's expert pollinators
Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

"Life is never perfect but I think it is a good time to be a farmer," 56-year-old Andre Harpe said during a break from seeding his 5,000-acre farm in Alberta's Peace Region.
Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate

Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate

AHS says Kevin Johnston must stay at least 100 metres away from health officers and must not publish any threats or hate speech directed at them.
Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

"Ecojustice has failed to show that the (order in council creating the inquiry) was enacted on a bad faith basis or for other egregious reasons," Horner said in her decision Friday.
Banff bear occurrence report underway for season

Banff bear occurrence report underway for season

“Absolutely under no circumstances should you feed any wildlife … we need everybody contributing to the effort to keep the wild in wildlife," said Dan Rafla, a human-wildlife management specialist with Banff National Park.
Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'

Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'

"I did not reveal which way I was voting. I didn't want to, you know, put my finger on the scale, but I did express my disappointment with some of the conduct."
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