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National corridor grants so far shun Alberta government

National corridor grants so far shun Alberta government

The National Trade Corridors Fund has so far failed to put money towards the province’s list of highways projects in southern, central and northern Alberta.
B.C. company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

B.C. company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

Okanagan Specialty Fruits highlights benefits of bioengineered produce.
Indigenous chefs share food from the land — and the heart

Indigenous chefs share food from the land — and the heart

Recipes showcase traditional ingredients, methods
Sutherland a big winner in debut at Calgary Stampede canvas auction

Sutherland a big winner in debut at Calgary Stampede canvas auction

Southern Alberta chuckwagon driver Dayton Sutherland earns third highest bid at 44th annual auction
Threatening to burn down Northern Alberta daycare nets jail sentence

Threatening to burn down Northern Alberta daycare nets jail sentence

Westlock man also smashed window at AHS building with a rock
Canadian who fled Bermuda sentenced in absentia to jail for indecent act

Canadian who fled Bermuda sentenced in absentia to jail for indecent act

A Saskatchewan man who calls himself Sir Brent Habetler and claimed to be third cousin to Queen Elizabeth II – was found guilty in Bermuda Magistrates Court on April 5 and was to be sentenced April 8 on charges of committing an indecent act and assault, but left Bermuda.
Southern Alberta county has no tax increase, $9 million windfall

Southern Alberta county has no tax increase, $9 million windfall

Rocky View County has $9 million more than expected so they dropped a 3 per cent tax increase.
Alberta wild horse advocates advise people to keep clear of foals

Alberta wild horse advocates advise people to keep clear of foals

Unwanted encounters with newborn wild horses are always possible in the Sundre Equine Management Zone
Alberta distillery discontinues vodka jugs after controversy

Alberta distillery discontinues vodka jugs after controversy

Minister Dale Nally said the vodka jugs were "not very responsible"
Wildfire report shows 6.6% of Alberta’s forests burned in 2023

Wildfire report shows 6.6% of Alberta’s forests burned in 2023

The average age of Alberta's forests dropped 6.1 years in 2023, all due to the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season.
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