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Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

According to the City of Airdrie, no more dogs remain at EJ Rescue Foundation's facility.
Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household goods, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says retailers will have no choice but to pass the increases on to customers.
Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

MLA Scott Cyr says there needs to be better and more structured criteria that developers of green energy projects are required to follow in the province.
Doctor asks Airdrie city council to help in fluoride in water moratorium

Doctor asks Airdrie city council to help in fluoride in water moratorium

The City of Airdrie received a presentation at the Dec. 4 council meeting arguing against the use of fluoride in City drinking water.
This year's Alberta Summer Games surplus going to charities

This year's Alberta Summer Games surplus going to charities

The 2023 Alberta Summer Games presented its biggest cheque to an Okotoks non-profit from surplus funds realized by the Games.
Canada among umbrella group refusing to sign COP28 draft agreement

Canada among umbrella group refusing to sign COP28 draft agreement

Talks in Dubai have continued past the official close of the climate change summit on Tuesday after the omissions of plans to “phase out” fossil fuels from a draft text of the first global stocktake brought the summit the “verge of complete failure.”
UCP rejects bill respecting APP referendum results

UCP rejects bill respecting APP referendum results

During a Dec. 6 legislature session, the UCP government rejected amendments to Bill 2: the Alberta Pension Plan Act, giving the government the choice of whether to accept Alberta Pension Plan (APP) referendum results in the future.
Alberta MMA fighter won his toughest battle outside the octagon against cancer

Alberta MMA fighter won his toughest battle outside the octagon against cancer

“I want my name up in lights,” Nick Felber said, after beating cancer and returning to the MMA ring. 
Athabasca rallies around victims of targeted arson

Athabasca rallies around victims of targeted arson

In the aftermath of a devastating fire where "Go Home" was spray painted on their garage, Jessica Delgado called community support ‘amazing’
Recently amalgamated Alberta town won't raise taxes this year

Recently amalgamated Alberta town won't raise taxes this year

Diamond Valley Mayor Barry Crane says amalgamation allowed Alberta's newest town to keep property taxes status quo during one of the roughest inflationary periods in the last 30 years.
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