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Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

A candidate in the last municipal election from Southern Alberta has been sentenced for one count of tax evasion, to which he pled guilty back in November.
Rural communities keen to work with RCMP: association

Rural communities keen to work with RCMP: association

Paul McLauchlin, president of RMA, said rural communities want to work with the RCMP to fix any problems and help making policing better in the province.
Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

An Alberta long distance runner is going to take on whatever mother nature throws at him this weekend to raise funds for the Red Cross to support their efforts in Ukraine.
Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Canada's oil and gas industry remains in the dark about exactly how much it will be required to reduce its emissions in the coming decade, though a sweeping new plan unveiled by Ottawa on Tuesday suggests the goalposts will be ambitious.
Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

The Town of Banff is investigating a cybersecurity attack of its computer systems that happened March 19. There is no evidence of misuse of the information but the investigation is ongoing.
Airdrie BMX racer excited to compete for Team Canada this season

Airdrie BMX racer excited to compete for Team Canada this season

A Southern Alberta teen is excited to be racing for the National BMX team. “I think I cried a bit – just tears of happiness because oh my goodness, I had finally made it,” said 16-year-old Abygale Reeve, of Airdrie.
Calgary's Top 7 over 70 impressive at any age

Calgary's Top 7 over 70 impressive at any age

You've probably heard of the top 40 over 40, but a Calgary group has named their top 7 over 70 - an impressive group who haven't let aging slow them down.
Continuing care changes include enhanced oversight: Alberta Health minister

Continuing care changes include enhanced oversight: Alberta Health minister

New legislation includes a provision giving the government the ability to impose administrative monetary penalties if an operator or provider is not compliant with minimum requirements
Kenney continues fight against federal carbon tax

Kenney continues fight against federal carbon tax

UCP will introduce a motion in the legislature Monday to make plea to feds not to increase carbon tax on April 1.
Canada the first country to celebrate Year of the Garden

Canada the first country to celebrate Year of the Garden

The 2022 Year of the Garden celebration kicked off the first day of spring – March 20.
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