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Heritage minister says Netflix, Disney should contribute more to Canadian culture

Heritage minister says Netflix, Disney should contribute more to Canadian culture

Federal Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney and Amazon Prime are "the new big players" and should contribute more to Canadian culture.
Canmore downtown paid parking set to launch this spring

Canmore downtown paid parking set to launch this spring

Canmore visitors - be prepared to pay for parking in the popular mountain town's downtown in the coming months.
90-year-old Edmonton curler an inspiration

90-year-old Edmonton curler an inspiration

90-year-old Edmontonian said thrill seeking fueled his youth and now curling is keeping him young.
New leaked data shows most donors to 'Adopt-a-Trucker' GiveSendGo page were Canadian

New leaked data shows most donors to 'Adopt-a-Trucker' GiveSendGo page were Canadian

Donors for an "Adopt-a-Trucker" page on the online fundraising platform GiveSendGo were about 60 per cent Canadian and 37 per cent were American.
New Bow Valley cycling route opens in May

New Bow Valley cycling route opens in May

A new cycling pilot program by Parks Canada promises stunning views along a 17-kilometre stretch of the Bow Valley Parkway.
Province unveils initiative to attract immigrants to rural communities

Province unveils initiative to attract immigrants to rural communities

“We absolutely have to ensure that the immigrants who we receive are, to the greatest extent possible, matched up with the available jobs in demand occupations upon arrival,” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday.
Southern Alberta man doxxed after mistaken for Coutts weapons suspect

Southern Alberta man doxxed after mistaken for Coutts weapons suspect

Turner Valley's Chris Carbert shares the same first and last name, but not age or location, as a man charged at blockade.
'Layer upon layer of issues': Grocery bills climb as food inflation rate hits 6.5%

'Layer upon layer of issues': Grocery bills climb as food inflation rate hits 6.5%

Alcohol, meat and fruit are just some of the grocery items that have seen the biggest year-over-year price jump in over a decade. Find out what else is costing Canadian shoppers more at the grocery store check out this year.
Kenney, Moe, join U.S. governors urging end to trucker COVID-19 vaccination rules

Kenney, Moe, join U.S. governors urging end to trucker COVID-19 vaccination rules

The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have joined more than a dozen U.S. governors in calling for an end to mandated COVID-19 vaccines for cross-border truckers.
Premier Jason Kenney calls March 15 byelection, UCP candidate campaigning to oust him

Premier Jason Kenney calls March 15 byelection, UCP candidate campaigning to oust him

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has called a byelection that will feature his own candidate campaigning to topple him as leader.
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