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Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

EDMONTON — A pitched battle expected on the government’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
Car hits 800 pound metal object causing serious collision

Car hits 800 pound metal object causing serious collision

A serious MVC occurred on Oct. 26, in Northern Alberta and police are now looking for a semi-truck that may have lost a large heavy metal object along a road.
Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta

Solar and wind projects bring big tax revenues in southern Alberta

In 2022, wind and solar operations brought in over $28 million in tax revenue to Alberta municipalities.
Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin. Experts say it’s a sign there’s still plenty of room for growth in the industry.
Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers after reports of 17 burn injuries

Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers after reports of 17 burn injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers and separate inner pots due to a defect that can cause hot foods to spew out, posing burn hazards.
VIDEO: Okotoks firefighters conduct fowl water rescue

VIDEO: Okotoks firefighters conduct fowl water rescue

Okotoks Fire and Rescue was called in to help a Canada goose stuck frozen to a pond
Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks Canada officials say “all options are on the table” to combat the recent discovery of deadly whirling disease in more waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
Cougar takes six large dogs from Bragg Creek area

Cougar takes six large dogs from Bragg Creek area

A cougar some think may be injured has taken six dogs from the yards of Bragg Creek homes over the past three months, including a Rottweiler.
Updated: Okotoks firefighters work to rescue goose frozen to ice

Updated: Okotoks firefighters work to rescue goose frozen to ice

Okotoks firefighters were called in for a water rescue under fowl conditions Friday after a tip from the public.
Fitu Taefu brings Samoan hand-tapped tattoos to Alberta shop

Fitu Taefu brings Samoan hand-tapped tattoos to Alberta shop

Fitu Taefu got his first tattoo at 12 years old. That’s because in Samoan culture, tattooing is a rite of passage for adolescent boys. Now he's practicing the craft here in Alberta.
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