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Regulation killing weed industry’s high

On the fifth anniversary of weed legalization, some Alberta cannabis industry players say they’d like to see rule changes to make pot more profitable.

Oct 18, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Alberta announces changes to allow family doctors to see more patients

EDMONTON — Alberta is making changes aimed at making it easier for family doctors and caregivers to see more patients.

Oct 18, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Trudeau chides Smith for pension exit debate, promises to defend stability of CPP

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal government would fight any actions that threaten the stability of the Canada Pension Plan.

Oct 18, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Holy Spirit told her to post Nazi, Pride flag meme, school trustee tells board

“The sexuality and beliefs of students is a topic that should be between God, parent and a child," trustee Monique LaGrange told the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools board.

Oct 18, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.

Oct 18, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Thieves pulled up to Olds high school in stolen truck and steal bikes

Truck stolen out of Red Deer involved in bicycle theft at École Olds High School on Oct. 16

Oct 18, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Compromising photos spur spike in extortion cases: Okotoks RCMP

An increase in the online sharing of compromising photos among youth has given rise to an alarming increase in extortion cases, according to Okotoks RCMP.

Oct 18, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

EDMONTON — The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta’s consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of public opinion.

Oct 18, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Albertans can participate in pension plan town halls this November

“During each town hall, the pension engagement panel will dial up people in specific regions of the province to ask them to participate in an evening discussion."

Oct 17, 2023 5:49 PM Read more >

Sundre zone's feral horse numbers 'misleading,' says local group

Help Alberta Wildies Society president says government spotters flew many more miles when gathering the latest feral horse statistics than in 2022

Oct 17, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >