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Parks Canada, RCMP beefing up enforcement following another grizzly bear death on TCH

Parks Canada, RCMP beefing up enforcement following another grizzly bear death on TCH

A male grizzly bear was killed on the Trans-Canada Highway in a reduced speed and no-stopping zone in Yoho National Park on June 11 – just four days after a five-year-old female grizzly was killed along the same deadly stretch of highway.
Some single-use plastics will be banned over the next 18 months

Some single-use plastics will be banned over the next 18 months

The federal government is banning companies from importing or making plastic bags and takeout containers by the end of this year, from selling them by the end of next year and from exporting them by the end of 2025.
Motorcyclist dies following Highway 44 collision

Motorcyclist dies following Highway 44 collision

A Barrhead woman is dead following a Sunday-afternoon collision between a motorcycle and car in Northern Alberta.
Cochrane RCMP lay more charges in abduction of O'Driscoll-Zak girls

Cochrane RCMP lay more charges in abduction of O'Driscoll-Zak girls

Two more family members charged in alleged abduction of two young girls in 2021.
Province adding 1 million hours of home care for Albertans

Province adding 1 million hours of home care for Albertans

New approaches to keep seniors living in their own homes for longer, welcomed by Alberta communities.
Police looking for man wanted in Alberta and Newfoundland after he fled from officers

Police looking for man wanted in Alberta and Newfoundland after he fled from officers

Police in Newfoundland have issued an arrest warrant for a man also wanted in Alberta for charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm.
"Not protective": Early bodychecking doesn't prevent hockey injuries, study finds

"Not protective": Early bodychecking doesn't prevent hockey injuries, study finds

Introducing young hockey players to bodychecking at an early age doesn't protect them from injury as they move into older, harder-hitting leagues, new research has concluded.
Ottawa launches first phase of Canada Greener Home Loan program

Ottawa launches first phase of Canada Greener Home Loan program

Ottawa has launched the first phase of its plan to offer interest-free loans to Canadians planning upgrades that will have a significant impact in reducing their home’s environmental footprint.
Fuel prices threatening school bus operators

Fuel prices threatening school bus operators

"I’m just hoping and praying that we get some help,” said Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractor's Association.
Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert

Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert

An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits.
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