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Federal dental benefit could come at the right time: Alberta dentist

Federal dental benefit could come at the right time: Alberta dentist

The federal government is looking to create a temporary annual benefit intended to increase access to dental care for eligible children under 12, and double two upcoming GST credit payments.
Is there a bobcat in your driveway?

Is there a bobcat in your driveway?

Bobcat sightings have become more frequent in the area due to the increase in the local rabbit population.
Alberta provincial court releases Indigenous Justice Strategy

Alberta provincial court releases Indigenous Justice Strategy

EDMONTON — Alberta's provincial court has announced a plan outlining ways it can better serve Indigenous people.
Mule riders from France welcomed with Cochrane hospitality

Mule riders from France welcomed with Cochrane hospitality

Travellers and members of an international riding guild from France had the opportunity to share their story and experience some old-fashioned Cochrane kindness during their journey on the back of mules from Hummingbird Creek to Lethbridge.
Permanent Banff Ave pedestrian zone under discussion

Permanent Banff Ave pedestrian zone under discussion

“It’s exploratory in nature, and it doesn’t bind us to a path, except to open this up to a broad discussion on the possibilities and on obtaining more information and feedback."
Airdrie musician and member of renowned Alberta band hits CCMA stage

Airdrie musician and member of renowned Alberta band hits CCMA stage

“When we started, it was just meant to be for fun. [We thought] we can just play some rodeos around Stampede time, and the band ended up taking on a life of its own, and here we are,” Rox said.
Metro Vancouver gas prices set to top North American record

Metro Vancouver gas prices set to top North American record

West Coast supply problems are leading to record gas prices in Vancouver, says one expert.
Inflation, strong U.S. dollar will weigh on snowbirds' plans, experts say

Inflation, strong U.S. dollar will weigh on snowbirds' plans, experts say

High inflation and a strong U.S. dollar will weigh heavily on Canadian snowbirds this winter, experts say.
Airdrie resident sees first-episode success on Family Feud Canada

Airdrie resident sees first-episode success on Family Feud Canada

The Selk family – including team captain Levi, who lives in Airdrie – is $10,000 richer after successfully winning their episode of Family Feud Canada last night. 
'Perplexing problem': Whale mystery solved by B.C. scientists

'Perplexing problem': Whale mystery solved by B.C. scientists

A new study sheds light on why whales don't get brain damage when they swim.
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