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Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says

Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says

“We are committed to working with municipalities across the province,” said Alberta's Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver about Bill 20.
Emu on the loose in Southern Alberta captured in group effort

Emu on the loose in Southern Alberta captured in group effort

RCMP officer gives bird a 'great big bear hug' as emu is corralled southwest of Calgary.
Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

Thousands of WestJet customers are scrambling after the airline cancelled about 40 flights ahead of a possible strike by its plane mechanics this Thursday.
Southern Alberta transgender advocate concerned by yearbook deadnaming

Southern Alberta transgender advocate concerned by yearbook deadnaming

Four transgender students from an Okotoks high school were identified by their deadname says an advocate.
Calgary water crisis update: All hotspots excavated

Calgary water crisis update: All hotspots excavated

Two additional pieces of pipe from the San Diego Water Authority arrived last night in order to repair the remaining hotpots in Calgary's water main feeder.
WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice

WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice

WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.
Alberta autistic teen’s companion kitty Cookie passes away, but legacy lives on

Alberta autistic teen’s companion kitty Cookie passes away, but legacy lives on

Cat passed away on Innisfail’s teen’s 18 birthday; legacy fund to support financially challenged pet owners will continue
Largest farmers' market in Western Canada is north of Edmonton

Largest farmers' market in Western Canada is north of Edmonton

St. Albert's Farmers market is huge and it's open until Oct. 12.
Home, hotel raided by police in Lac La Biche

Home, hotel raided by police in Lac La Biche

Early morning search warrant raids in Lac La Biche posed no threat to public, say police
Northern Alberta municipality one of the last to stop Lord's prayer

Northern Alberta municipality one of the last to stop Lord's prayer

MD of Bonnyville council members recently chose to cease prayers during meetings, and will pray instead during their own time.  
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