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Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Commercial truckers carry a heavy load when it comes to Alberta’s economic wellbeing, accounting for approximately $3.52 billion of the province’s GDP in 2022.
Planning, design work dominates proposed 2024 capital projects

Planning, design work dominates proposed 2024 capital projects

Transit facility, mobility strategy among projects identified in draft budget
St. Albert MP defends opposition to popular supply-management bill

St. Albert MP defends opposition to popular supply-management bill

Advocates say law will help ensure farmers get fair deal, increase food security
St. Albert ‘Hockey Hero’ honoured in new book by sportscaster Ken Reid

St. Albert ‘Hockey Hero’ honoured in new book by sportscaster Ken Reid

He’s not an NHL name, and you might catch him playing around town.
President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

White sliced mushrooms are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
Research project aims to conserve grassland and improve carbon sequestration

Research project aims to conserve grassland and improve carbon sequestration

Alberta’s grasslands are stable, long-term carbon sinks, and a project led by University of Alberta researchers aims to store an additional 32.5 megatonnes of carbon in the prairie soil.
Health care staffing shortages causing "desperation" in rural communities

Health care staffing shortages causing "desperation" in rural communities

This month, the province has made two announcements that could lead to some easing of staffing issues in rural Alberta, and last year an announcement was made to give nurses cash incentives to move to rural locations.
Ski hill opening days in Alberta, British Columbia

Ski hill opening days in Alberta, British Columbia

A list of Western Canada's ski hill opening days.
U.S. co-op model has lessons for rural Alberta

U.S. co-op model has lessons for rural Alberta

At the Reimagining Rural Economic Development Conference in Camrose on Thursday, speakers shared examples from Wisconsin co-ops that could help rural Alberta deal with pressing community needs and problems that lie ahead
PHOTOS: Happy Halloween

PHOTOS: Happy Halloween

Kids of all abilities got to celebrate Halloween early
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