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Government says new bill continues red-tape-cutting momentum
The Alberta government says new legislation its working on would cut red tape to support irrigation districts, strengthen property rights for landowners and add greater certainty around funding for LR...
Mar 09, 2023
Minister Horner denies "inaccurate claims" by NDP on crop insurance premiums raising 60%
The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner says claims made by the Alberta NDP regarding insurance premiums for crops on March 3 are inaccurate. Horner says the opposition stated that ther...
Mar 09, 2023
Aspiring Leaders sessions continue for Red Deer Public staff
With a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, the third Red Deer Public Schools' Aspiring Leaders session last week engaged staff in sharing circles where participants shared their thoughts, experi...
Mar 09, 2023
Province aiming to help Alberta become Canada’s next aviation hub
The Ministry of Advanced Education is supporting Alberta's growing aviation industry by investing more than $11 million over three years in Budget 2023. Provincial officials say Alberta continues to b...
Mar 09, 2023
Province announces investment to support women in the skilled trades
The Alberta government says it is providing $10.7 million to Women Building Futures to support women looking to build a career in the skilled trades.Through Budget 2023, Alberta's government says it i...
Mar 09, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays fans fifth least annoying in Major League Baseball
Toronto Blue Jays fans have earned themselves a good reputation around Major League Baseball. A recent survey of fans voted Blue Jays supporters the fifth least annoying and 11th best-behaved in all o...
Mar 09, 2023
Former CFL player Darnell Sankey making quick adjustment to playing in XFL
It hasn't taken Darnell Sankey long to adjust to life in the XFL. Sankey, the CFL's leading tackler in each of the last two seasons, had eight tackles (five solo, two for loss) and half a sack in the ...
Mar 09, 2023
RCMP watchdog investigates force how B.C. unit handles resource project protests
OTTAWA - The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the national police force's British Columbia unit that deals with protests against logging and pipeline projects. Civilian Review an...
Mar 09, 2023
Potential for winter storm for Southern Alberta, maybe?
MEDICINE HAT - Environment Canada has posted special weather statements for all of Alberta, south of Calgary, as well as into southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.It says there's the potential for wides...
Mar 09, 2023
New units formed under ALERT to address gang violence in Alberta
The Alberta government has announced an initiative aimed at tackling gang violence.The province said gang activity has been steadily rising, with 126 shootings reported in Calgary in 2022. That is an ...
Mar 09, 2023