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B.C. friends win $250,000 USD Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

B.C. friends win $250,000 USD Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

Two Langley brothers and their friend from Abbotsford won the Super Bowl 50-50 raffle, worth US$250,000.
Northern Alberta couple of 60 years reflects on romance on Valentines Day

Northern Alberta couple of 60 years reflects on romance on Valentines Day

“As for what significance Valentine Day has, it is just another day to appreciate the fact we have had 62 years of marriage and with health.”
Recent snowfalls a welcome relief for Alberta skiers

Recent snowfalls a welcome relief for Alberta skiers

Rockies ski resorts all boasting fresh powder for skiers, snowboarders
Woman awakes in backseat to find car being driven by thief in Northern Alberta

Woman awakes in backseat to find car being driven by thief in Northern Alberta

Woman escapes stolen vehicle in Elk Point area when thief slows down. A harrowing and destructive police chase ensued.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for Canmore, Kananaskis, MD Bighorn

UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for Canmore, Kananaskis, MD Bighorn

A snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada has ended for Canmore, Kananaskis Country and the Municipal District of Bighorn.
Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

The Town of Hinton operates its water treatment plant located on the mill’s property and will invest $6 million into the wasteweater treatment at the plant in the next five year.
Cougar attack in Banff National Park, person injured

Cougar attack in Banff National Park, person injured

A person received non-critical injuries following a cougar attack in Banff National Park on Monday (Feb. 12).
Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

"I think the jury is still out on whether or not this environment – a mountain environment without swaths of agriculture – could actually sustain a population of wild pigs or not.”
Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Glendon set to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games

Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Glendon set to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games

The provincial government will provide an $820,000 operating grant to the 2026 host society to help cover operating costs such as staffing, transportation, food, venues and promotions.
Today is the last day to apply for the federal Greener Homes grant

Today is the last day to apply for the federal Greener Homes grant

Want a greener home with federal financial assistance? Application deadline is today for the Federal Greener Homes grants.
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