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Alberta adventure-seeker details what skiing 230km in 20 hours is like

Alberta adventure-seeker details what skiing 230km in 20 hours is like

"At at 180km, it was like, ‘why am I here?’"
Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S. fell nearly 32 per cent compared to March 2024, the third consecutive month of year-over-year declines and the steepest plunge since the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada.
Alberta government investing extra $900,000 in wildfire weather forecasting

Alberta government investing extra $900,000 in wildfire weather forecasting

The new funding will go toward upgrading old equipment and technology as well as adding new stations in under-monitored areas.
Alberta NDP leader calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Alberta NDP leader calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Naheed Nenshi, Alberta's NDP leader, said the latest proposed bill is part of an attempt by the United Conservative government to slant elections in Alberta's biggest cities in favour of conservative candidates.
Alberta dojo snags medals at national championships

Alberta dojo snags medals at national championships

Karate Canada National Championships is the largest platform for competitive karate in the country and the Alberta-based dojo noted that even just qualifying is a big accomplishment.
Council favours commemorative bench to honour southern Alberta Grandfather Tree

Council favours commemorative bench to honour southern Alberta Grandfather Tree

The Town of Cochrane assessed the top three options to commemorate the fallen Grandfather Tree.
Fallen Jasper Firefighter inspires new scholarship in Alberta

Fallen Jasper Firefighter inspires new scholarship in Alberta

Beiseker Fire Department announced Morgan Kitchen Memorial Award, a $1,000 annual scholarship to support the next generation of firefighters.
Alberta couple loses $45,000 in unauthorized e-transfers

Alberta couple loses $45,000 in unauthorized e-transfers

Despite immediately freezing the account and meeting with a bank representative the following day, the Alberta couple were told that the transfers appeared legitimate, as they were completed using the correct login credentials, password, and a one-time mobile passcode.
Codes of conduct failed voters and municipalities, Alberta minister says

Codes of conduct failed voters and municipalities, Alberta minister says

Bill aims to modernize municipal processes.
Alberta awards $1 Million for local firefighter training

Alberta awards $1 Million for local firefighter training

The funding is aimed at enhancing the training of firefighters across the province, ensuring they are equipped to protect and preserve the safety of Alberta’s communities.
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