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Urban bias blinds NDP to rural crime realities, MLA charges

Urban bias blinds NDP to rural crime realities, MLA charges

An Alberta MLA said crime and RCMP shortages in rural Alberta result in long response times, continual property loss and an erosion of families’ sense of security.
Northern Alberta wildfire out of control and growing: province

Northern Alberta wildfire out of control and growing: province

Firefighting crews are working to contain the south side of the wildfire where it has crossed Highway 33.
AUPE, Government of Alberta to resume negotiations in June

AUPE, Government of Alberta to resume negotiations in June

The union represents approximately 23,000 provincial workers, who voted between May 8 and 12 on whether to authorize a strike if they were unable to reach an agreement.
RCMP urge caution as boating season begins

RCMP urge caution as boating season begins

Step one to staying safe on the water is to always wear an approved life jacket or personal flotation device when on the water, regardless of swimming ability or boating experience.
Canadian doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

Canadian doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

The legislation was part of a trio of bills Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government passed last year affecting transgender people.
Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

The report's authors looked at the provincial electrical system operator's queue of projects waiting to connect to the grid between 2021 and 2024.
G7 Summit to bring up to 700 journalists to Banff

G7 Summit to bring up to 700 journalists to Banff

“It’s going to be a busy weekend for you, but it’s not going to be something that is extraordinarily busy because of the fact that we control the number of people that are accessing the international media centre.”
SPCA launches probe into abandoned cats found at an Alberta dam

SPCA launches probe into abandoned cats found at an Alberta dam

18 rescued cats, including seven from the Olds area, are all expected to recover from their ordeal
Warning issued for nearly all of Alberta advising of high temperatures Wednesday

Warning issued for nearly all of Alberta advising of high temperatures Wednesday

Very high temperature conditions May 28 are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion
Alberta International Airshow cancelled and homeless

Alberta International Airshow cancelled and homeless

“We’ve been looking for a new home, but haven’t been able to find one yet."
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