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Alberta introduces recall bill for provincial, municipal politicians, school trustees

Alberta introduces recall bill for provincial, municipal politicians, school trustees

Under the bill, citizens who wanted to recall a legislature member for poor performance would have 60 days to gather signatures from 40 per cent of eligible electors.
Plastics industry bracing for toxics listing this spring

Plastics industry bracing for toxics listing this spring

A group representing plastics manufacturers says it still expects the federal government to list some items as toxic this spring, despite the environment minister’s careful words on the matter at committee.
Parks Canada introducing new cycling opportunities in Banff National Park

Parks Canada introducing new cycling opportunities in Banff National Park

Lake Minnewanka Loop will be closed to vehicles Mondays through Thursdays from May 1-20 and the eastern end of Bow Valley Parkway will once again be off limits to vehicle traffic this summer.
'Eventually, but not for today,' Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border

'Eventually, but not for today,' Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border

"I think we're all going to wait patiently until such time as the health situation allows us to loosen border restrictions internationally. That'll be eventually, but not for today."
St. Albert senior, youth committees join forces

St. Albert senior, youth committees join forces

Subcommittee in the works to connect generations on future projects
Delicioso meatballs!

Delicioso meatballs!

On their own, with noodles or rice, meatballs are a sure-fire winner with the whole family.
Letter: Good Samaritan returns missing wallet

Letter: Good Samaritan returns missing wallet

Dear editor, it's good to know there are still good people out there.
Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

RCMP said the girl was airlifted to an Edmonton hospital, where she died of her injuries, and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Bottcher beats Koe 4-2 to win Canadian men's curling championship for first time

Bottcher beats Koe 4-2 to win Canadian men's curling championship for first time

Bottcher shot 97 per cent to lead his Alberta side to a 4-2 victory. Koe's Wild Card Two conceded in the 10th end with no options available to score a game-tying deuce. 
Protective masks found to be safe for both moderate and heavy exercise

Protective masks found to be safe for both moderate and heavy exercise

Evidence shows wearing a mask during exercise does not affect cardiopulmonary function.