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Council amends bylaw to allow urban beekeeping in Lacombe
In response to community inquiries, Lacombe city council has amended the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw to allow for urban beekeeping within the City of Lacombe. City officials note the Responsibl...
Jun 29, 2021
Olivia, Noah remain at the top Alberta's baby names list in 2020
For the eighth consecutive year, Olivia was the most popular name given to newborn girls in 2020, while Noah was the most popular boys' name for the second year in a row.Service Alberta says there wer...
Jun 29, 2021
Ottawa adds another Alberta coal project to federal environmental assessment list
Environmental groups say they are pleased the federal government is adding another proposed coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains to the list of projects it will review. Federal Environment Minister ...
Jun 29, 2021
Didsbury RCMP investigate fatal collision
An investigation is underway into the cause of a four-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Mountain View County over the weekend. It happened on June 27, at approximately 9:30 p.m., when Didsbu...
Jun 29, 2021
'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is challenging the U.S. president to a bet as the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup final - a gamble Joe Biden readi...
Jun 29, 2021
'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is challenging the U.S. president to a bet as the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup final - a gamble Joe Biden readi...
Jun 29, 2021
Alberta RCMP promotes safe, sober driving this summer
With Canada Day approaching and many Albertans making plans to celebrate the national holiday, Alberta RCMP reminds motorists to practice safe, sober driving. Mounties say impaired driving is always p...
Jun 29, 2021
Mounties say teen charged after 12-year-old shot, injured in central Alberta
SADDLE LAKE - RCMP in central Alberta say a 14-year-old has been charged in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy.Mounties say it appears the shooting on Friday at Saddle Lake Cree Nation was targeted.The...
Jun 29, 2021
Canada delays new drug-pricing regulations until January 2022
OTTAWA - Health Minister Patty Hajdu is delaying the first big overhaul of Canada's patented-medicines pricing system for a third time. The regulations changing how the Patented Medicine Pricing Revie...
Jun 29, 2021
Town of Ponoka announces new initiatives to celebrate Pride Month
As part of its commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive and caring community, the Town of Ponoka has announced a pair of initiatives aimed at recognizing Pride Month.Those initiatives include:The To...
Jun 29, 2021