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Official wife carrying competition is back at Northern Alberta fair

Official wife carrying competition is back at Northern Alberta fair

Canada's only sanctioned wife-carrying event returns for July 12 weekend at Lac La Biche's Lakeland Country Fair
Union slams ruling on COVID-19 safety at Cargill plant south of Calgary

Union slams ruling on COVID-19 safety at Cargill plant south of Calgary

The union representing employees at Cargill’s High River meatpacking plant plans to appeal ruling that found reasonable steps were taken to protect workers.
Banff transportation hub, including train, passes first hurdle

Banff transportation hub, including train, passes first hurdle

A plan for a for a multi-modal transportation hub with restaurants, retail stores, housing, and intercept parking for more than 1,000 vehicles in Banff is going to Parks Canada for review.
WestJet strike notice: What to know about your flights

WestJet strike notice: What to know about your flights

A second strike looms ahead of the Canada Day long weekend, potentially affecting over 70,000 travellers.
Judge quashes ruling that Alberta ex-superintendent created 'culture of fear'

Judge quashes ruling that Alberta ex-superintendent created 'culture of fear'

Public Interest Commissioner’s ruling of former Sturgeon County public school superintendent unfair, judge rules, saying whistleblowers names could have been released.
Bike accident in Bragg Creek area of Kananaskis puts man in hospital

Bike accident in Bragg Creek area of Kananaskis puts man in hospital

"I can confirm that STAR-1 transported a 39-year-old male patient from the Bragg Creek area with trauma related injuries to Foothills Medical Centre following a bike accident."
Centuries of stories, from some of Canada's centenarians

Centuries of stories, from some of Canada's centenarians

At 100, Betty McGowan's memories are imperfect — and she sometimes makes up a story to fill in the blanks — but her sense of humour is intact.
Alberta RCMP seek help identifying human remains found in Bow Valley park

Alberta RCMP seek help identifying human remains found in Bow Valley park

Alberta RCMP looking for tips into identity of remains found in a white 1998 Dodge Ram last fall.
Bear cub captured on Halloween night returns to the wild in Northern Alberta

Bear cub captured on Halloween night returns to the wild in Northern Alberta

A bear cub found alone and emaciated on Halloween night in Westlock, Alberta has been returned to the wild.
Two Albertans talk about living with a traumatic brain injury

Two Albertans talk about living with a traumatic brain injury

Two Northern Alberta residents share their experiences living with a traumatic brain injury.
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