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Late start to summer led to challenging season for Southern Alberta beekeepers

Late start to summer led to challenging season for Southern Alberta beekeepers

Some Southern Alberta beekeepers are hoping for a sunny September, as this year’s late start to spring has caused significant delays to pollination season and the resulting honey production.
Lake Minnewanka plan to look at managing access to deal with skyrocketing visitation

Lake Minnewanka plan to look at managing access to deal with skyrocketing visitation

Bursting with paddlers, boaters, divers, hikers, bikers, campers, picnickers, star gazers, wildlife watchers and sightseers, the Minnewanka region attracts about one-quarter of the flagship park’s four million annual visitors and has seen traffic volumes increase by about 50 per cent over the last 10 years.
Sail from Vancouver on a posh ship down the California coast for a steal

Sail from Vancouver on a posh ship down the California coast for a steal

The cruise stops in Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Flames fans, players remember Gaudreau brothers at vigil in Calgary

Flames fans, players remember Gaudreau brothers at vigil in Calgary

Fans gathered on the front steps of the Scotiabank Saddledome on an emotional Wednesday night as the Calgary Flames held a candlelight vigil for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
Alberta swimmer Reid Maxwell takes silver at Paralympics

Alberta swimmer Reid Maxwell takes silver at Paralympics

Alberta Paralympian sets new record for the Americas
Water in Calgary continues to be used at unsustainable rate amidst water main break fix

Water in Calgary continues to be used at unsustainable rate amidst water main break fix

Officials said most residents are doing the right thing but urge water to be reduced slightly to 485 million litres per day.
What travellers need to know about Air Canada's new check-in cut-off time

What travellers need to know about Air Canada's new check-in cut-off time

Travellers need to be more punctual for flights with Canada's flag carrier.
Girl shot by stranger not back in school says mother, RCMP release pictures of suspect vehicle

Girl shot by stranger not back in school says mother, RCMP release pictures of suspect vehicle

Shotgun blasts injure driver, passengers in Labour Day incident north of Edmonton
Another Northern Alberta town will consider bylaw banning pride flags and sidewalks

Another Northern Alberta town will consider bylaw banning pride flags and sidewalks

Barrhead town council has instructed administration to draft a "neutrality bylaw" within 30 days after petition with more than 10 per cent of the town's population validated.
Jasper re-entry: Council told that asbestos not affecting air quality

Jasper re-entry: Council told that asbestos not affecting air quality

"As long as the asbestos is not disturbed and in place, it is not permeating into the general air, so it’s during, essentially, the removal process that the abatement is required."
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