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Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

Alberta reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March.
New Alberta grant aims to enhance access to justice for gender-based violence survivors

New Alberta grant aims to enhance access to justice for gender-based violence survivors

The $1.25 million Community Pathways to Justice grant is a one-time funding model that will be available to community-based organizations and Indigenous communities.
'Talk to each other': Alberta public art installation up for global award

'Talk to each other': Alberta public art installation up for global award

The installation consists of 13 pastel coloured, vintage-inspired telephones strewn throughout a park. Connected like an intercom, picking up one telephone causes another to ring on the other side of the park.
CPAWS Alberta releases survey guide for Alberta Parks engagement

CPAWS Alberta releases survey guide for Alberta Parks engagement

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern and Southern Chapters released a survey guide to the public for the Phase 2 of the Province's Plan for Parks engagement survey.
Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko said the discrepancy is out of his hands.
'Pornography is a problem': Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries

'Pornography is a problem': Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries

Danielle Smith was responding to criticism received via text on her province-wide phone-in radio program on Saturday that a lack of education funding and overcrowded classrooms were more important issues than library content.
Alberta florist's 'Reba' design wins award at Calgary Stampede

Alberta florist's 'Reba' design wins award at Calgary Stampede

A floral arrangement inspired by country star Reba McEntire earned an Alberta florist an award at the Fleurs de Villes floral exhibition
Fireflies glow throughout Alberta

Fireflies glow throughout Alberta

In Alberta, you won’t see fireflies glowing at dusk, you have to stay up late to catch a glimpse of them. Experts say their active times are usually between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. in the months of June and early July. 
Nationals will bring archers from across Canada to Alberta town

Nationals will bring archers from across Canada to Alberta town

Some of the professional archers who will be in Lac La Biche from Aug. 2-9 for the 3D, Field, and Target Outdoor Canadian Championships have competed here before.
Stay safe from auto theft with these Alberta RCMP tips

Stay safe from auto theft with these Alberta RCMP tips

This summer, Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of and from vehicles during summer activities.
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