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CANMORE – United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney said he will legally challenge the status of charities and non-profit organizations that have engaged in a “campaign of defamation” against the province’s oil industry if his party is elected in

CANMORE – If Alberta can’t get its oil to international markets in a timely manner United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney said he is prepared to hold a referendum to amend the country’s constitution.

CANMORE – If UCP leader Jason Kenney is elected he will introduce "common sense conservation" policies to expand and improve environmental protection throughout the province.

BOW VALLEY – Bus riders will soon have a more environmentally friendly and seamless transit experience thanks to more than $5.7 million in provincial funding announced at the beginning of March.

BOW VALLEY – Women who wish to have a midwife during their pregnancy will soon be able to access services in Canmore thanks to a new three-year agreement between Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Association of Midwives.

CANMORE – Artificial light is one of the most prevalent yet overlooked forms of pollution in our modern world, however a growing body of scientific research is beginning to shine a light on the harmful effects it has on wildlife and human health.

BIGHORN – A $5.1 million flood mitigation project is moving forward after the MD of Bighorn awarded the Exshaw Creek project to Devcon Inc. on Tuesday (March 12). “It was very satisfying to see the bids come in from a number of companies ...

STONEY NAKODA – Charges have been stayed against Stoney Nakoda man McFarland Kootenay, 35, after no witnesses showed up for the Calgary trial that was set to start on Monday (March 11).

CANMORE – “My name is Robert Clark but they call me ‘Farmer,’ ” Clark said as he sat down at Beamer’s Coffee Bar in downtown Canmore.

DEAD MAN’S FLATS – More than five years have passed since the 2013 flood affected Bow Valley communities and work to prevent a similar disaster in the future continues to move forward.