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Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Canadian Forces and flags still elicit pride, but economy sees major drop
Crime situation a continuing problem downtown Lethbridge

Crime situation a continuing problem downtown Lethbridge

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a three-part series. As more officers are hired by the Lethbridge Police Service, some residents still feel as though not enough is being done to solve the problems downtown.
Alberta couple gifted new puppy after losing pet in dog attack

Alberta couple gifted new puppy after losing pet in dog attack

Compassion for dog killed in attack brings out the community's overwhelming support and kindness, including the gift a new puppy
Saskatchewan's minimum wage will match Alberta's this fall

Saskatchewan's minimum wage will match Alberta's this fall

The Government of Saskatchewan announced on July 2 that the provincial minimum wage rate will increase from $14 to $15 per hour effective Oct. 1
Photo challenge taking submissions of Canadians favorite lakes

Photo challenge taking submissions of Canadians favorite lakes

Who doesn't love a lake? Who doesn't have a phone with a camera? Now, combine those two and practically everybody can enter Living Lakes Canada's Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. Deadline is July 31.
Air Quality Advisory issued for Athabasca region and surrounding areas

Air Quality Advisory issued for Athabasca region and surrounding areas

Heat, smoke warnings issued for Barrhead, Athabasca and Westlock July 6.
Bail hearing for St. Paul RCMP officer charged with child exploitation moved to July 9

Bail hearing for St. Paul RCMP officer charged with child exploitation moved to July 9

Evan Peacock, 33, a constable at the St. Paul RCMP detachment, Is still being held in jail on child pornography charges.
St. Albertan appointed Alberta chief justice

St. Albertan appointed Alberta chief justice

Former St. Albert town councilor Kent Davidson appointed to highest position on province’s superior court
Alberta grad makes quantum leap, bags $100K scholarship

Alberta grad makes quantum leap, bags $100K scholarship

“I was just yelling at my parents, ‘come look at this,’ and we were all jumping up and down. It was really exciting.”
Two killed on Alberta highway after hitting animal and swerving into truck

Two killed on Alberta highway after hitting animal and swerving into truck

Thirty seven-year-old man and 33-year-old woman killed in collision on northern Alberta highway.
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