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Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Province grants approval to $65-70 million project near High River despite concerns from area residents.

Dec 14, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

St. Paul RCMP have confirmed that a robbery with a firearm took place at the Club Bingo hall in St. Paul on Dec. 13 at about 9 p.m.

Dec 14, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

$Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County$

Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Central Alberta residents worried their wells will go dry if water from a nearby aquifer is diverted for fracking.

Dec 14, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

K-Country closure in place to protect denning grizzly bear

“Sometimes people are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and might inadvertently disturb a bear’s den, but under no circumstance should people be intentionally approaching a den or entering a closed area."

Dec 13, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

According to the City of Airdrie, no more dogs remain at EJ Rescue Foundation's facility.

Dec 13, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household goods, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says retailers will have no choice but to pass the increases on to customers.

Dec 13, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

MLA Scott Cyr says there needs to be better and more structured criteria that developers of green energy projects are required to follow in the province.

Dec 13, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Doctor asks Airdrie city council to help in fluoride in water moratorium

The City of Airdrie received a presentation at the Dec. 4 council meeting arguing against the use of fluoride in City drinking water.

Dec 13, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Drunken man allegedly smashed through front doors of Innisfail care facility

Yukon man charged after violent assault on nurse, property damaged and Mountie injured during response

Dec 13, 2023 6:15 AM Read more >

This year's Alberta Summer Games surplus going to charities

The 2023 Alberta Summer Games presented its biggest cheque to an Okotoks non-profit from surplus funds realized by the Games.

Dec 12, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >