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Federal housing fund 'only for the most ambitious communities in Canada'

Federal housing fund 'only for the most ambitious communities in Canada'

“There will come a point the fund will be exhausted. We’ve been very clear from the get-go, this particular fund is only for the most ambitious communities in Canada,”
Four park users issued notices for entering caribou closures

Four park users issued notices for entering caribou closures

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.
Alberta Municipalities warns against introducing local political parties

Alberta Municipalities warns against introducing local political parties

Two separate surveys show that approximately 70 per cent of Albertans do not want political parties to enter into municipal politics.
$3.8 million will be distributed to Alberta municipalities for first responders

$3.8 million will be distributed to Alberta municipalities for first responders

In total, $3.8 million will be distributed through the MFR Program to participating fire departments, urban, remote and rural municipalities and Indigenous communities. 
Hinton RCMP charging two seniors in fraud complaint

Hinton RCMP charging two seniors in fraud complaint

The victim had met a man claiming to be an ex-RCMP member who could get him a good deal on a repossessed vehicle. After receiving money, the suspect stopped all further communication.
Featured Artist: Art Laurenson

Featured Artist: Art Laurenson

Local artist Art Laurenson had three works of art in the BUZZ 2024 exhibition showing at the Jasper Art Gallery.
Company fined $77,000 after fish oil spill on highway last year

Company fined $77,000 after fish oil spill on highway last year

Parks Canada was forced to take charge of the clean up after the transport company failed to do so.
Auto theft has Albertans stressed, survey says

Auto theft has Albertans stressed, survey says

Statistics show growing organized crime involvement in stolen cars in Alberta and across the country.
RCMP asking kids to enter Name the Puppy contest as new batch gets trained to hit the streets

RCMP asking kids to enter Name the Puppy contest as new batch gets trained to hit the streets

German shepherd puppies are born at the RCMP’s Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC), located southeast of Innisfail in Red Deer County each year.
Panel discussion critical of Alberta Energy Regulator

Panel discussion critical of Alberta Energy Regulator

The Alberta Energy Regulator acts more like "the Alberta energy facilitator," says AWA's Phillip Meintzer.
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