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Energy costs forcing Canadians to bypass basic needs, StatCan says

Energy costs forcing Canadians to bypass basic needs, StatCan says

One in seven Canadians resort to unsafe temperatures amid rising energy prices, according to a new Statistics Canada survey.
Wastewater repairs continue in Cochrane, water restrictions remain

Wastewater repairs continue in Cochrane, water restrictions remain

When it comes to fixing and moving on from the water and sewer leaks that precipitated a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) in Cochrane last week, it seems ‘it ain’t over til it’s over.'
Olds boil water advisory to continue into Wednesday

Olds boil water advisory to continue into Wednesday

AHS needs time to test water samples from Olds and confirm there is no bacteria from the incident that spurred the advisory Sunday
Alberta legislature resumes with promise of referendum on new taxes

Alberta legislature resumes with promise of referendum on new taxes

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature resumed Monday with promises of a referendum on tax increases and more threats to unsheathe a law that the United Conservative Party government says defends the province from federal overreach.
Northern Alberta farmer spent harrowing night in a well

Northern Alberta farmer spent harrowing night in a well

SMOKY LAKE – A farmer from Smoky Lake County hopes to bring awareness about the potential dangers of old farmyard wells, following his own cautionary tale.
Sault. Ste Marie mass shooting victim saved her daughter’s life

Sault. Ste Marie mass shooting victim saved her daughter’s life

Heroic woman was ‘afraid of nothing’ says family.
Meta launches business verification program in Canada for $36.99 per month

Meta launches business verification program in Canada for $36.99 per month

Canadian businesses using Facebook or Instagram have a new way to mark their authenticity. The platforms' owner, Meta Platforms Inc.
Eleven-year-old Airdrie artist releases new music single

Eleven-year-old Airdrie artist releases new music single

With the help of CCMA winning musician, Kyle McKearney, 11-year-old Albertan Hayley Isabel has released her single Fly High.
Northern Alberta town rallies for Palestine victims

Northern Alberta town rallies for Palestine victims

Bringing awareness to the war taking place between Hamas and Israel and the plight of the Palestinian people was the focus of a peaceful rally and march that took place Friday afternoon in Lac La Biche. 
Water plant power outage forces Central Alberta town into boil water advisory

Water plant power outage forces Central Alberta town into boil water advisory

Boil water advisory for Olds is expected to last for the next 24 – 48 hours
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