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Parks Canada introducing new cycling opportunities in Banff National Park

Parks Canada introducing new cycling opportunities in Banff National Park

Lake Minnewanka Loop will be closed to vehicles Mondays through Thursdays from May 1-20 and the eastern end of Bow Valley Parkway will once again be off limits to vehicle traffic this summer.
'Eventually, but not for today,' Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border

'Eventually, but not for today,' Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border

"I think we're all going to wait patiently until such time as the health situation allows us to loosen border restrictions internationally. That'll be eventually, but not for today."
Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

RCMP said the girl was airlifted to an Edmonton hospital, where she died of her injuries, and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Expert says Albertans should take first vaccine offered even if premier touts choice

Expert says Albertans should take first vaccine offered even if premier touts choice

Kenney said some people have raised ethical concerns about the AstraZeneca shot because it was created using fetal stem cell lines. Some may also have preferences based on what they've learned about each vaccine's efficacy. 
New study shows wildlife struggle to navigate busy Bow Valley

New study shows wildlife struggle to navigate busy Bow Valley

“We found if Three Sisters builds out and the town of Canmore has a whole bunch of new development, we’re going to see an additional six per cent reduction in connectivity.”
Province warns about aliens in moss balls

Province warns about aliens in moss balls

Destroy any you bought this year, says scientist
Economy blows past expectations, adds 259,000 jobs in February

Economy blows past expectations, adds 259,000 jobs in February

The national unemployment rate fell to 8.2 per cent, the lowest level since March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and down from the 9.4 per cent recorded in January.
Okotoks resident warns against fraudulent RV ads

Okotoks resident warns against fraudulent RV ads

Several people sent to Okotoks address through fake Kijiji ad.
Failure to launch as artifacts found near lake

Failure to launch as artifacts found near lake

New Lac La Biche boat access digs into the past
Alberta 911 fees to increase in September

Alberta 911 fees to increase in September

The 911 levy is expected to bring in $41 million per year, half the cost of the upgrades, and municipalities will need to foot the bill for the other half.
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