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COMMENTARY: Cleaning up our act on plastic pollution

They are convenient, inexpensive and versatile but plastics are harming our health and our planet. Recognizing the damaging effects of plastic pollution, the federal government recently announced regulations limiting single-use plastics. But they do not go far enough to protect human health or ensure environmental sustainability.
Morley resident charged in death of motorcyclist in two-vehicle collision

Morley resident charged in death of motorcyclist in two-vehicle collision

A 33-year-old Morley resident is facing multiple charges in relation to the death of a Fort Saskatchewan woman killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1A near Morley Road Friday night (Aug. 19).
Valley Winds Community Choir head into new choir season

Valley Winds Community Choir head into new choir season

“The community choir is open to anybody who wants to sing about ages 18 and up. We have people with zero experience and who cannot read music, but always wanted to sing. Then we have people who have done a lot of singing in their past and want to keep going with that in a welcoming social environment.”
EDITORIAL: UCP push for provincial police service poor planning, waste of resources

EDITORIAL: UCP push for provincial police service poor planning, waste of resources

Despite receiving pushback from countless organizations, municipalities and associations, the UCP is full steam ahead with bringing in a provincial police force.
Woman killed in two-vehicle collision near Morley

Woman killed in two-vehicle collision near Morley

A 53-year-old Fort Saskatchewan woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1A near Morley Road Friday night, police said.
Canmore hockey prospect wins silver at Five Nations Cup

Canmore hockey prospect wins silver at Five Nations Cup

“After our wins, standing on the blue line and hearing the national anthem, it was a great moment for that. After you go through a good game, and you play with a lot of great teammates and looking up at the flag is a surreal moment.”
Stoney Nakoda 911 mapping project targets improved emergency response time

Stoney Nakoda 911 mapping project targets improved emergency response time

Emergency response times for police, fire and EMS calls could improve by up to 20 minutes for those living on Stoney Nakoda First Nation by early next year.
Bighorn upholds visitor accommodation approval after appeal

Bighorn upholds visitor accommodation approval after appeal

“This is a significant issue, and the board is satisfied that it is appropriate to modify condition 6 to clarify the applicant’s responsibilities and the testing to be carried out. The board modified condition six to specify that monitoring/testing wells must be located upslope from the intended location on the retailing well, since that is the area of concern for damage to the aquifer.”
Appeal heard on Dead Man’s Flats rink proposal

Appeal heard on Dead Man’s Flats rink proposal

“There is a professional report stating that the wildlife corridor should be protected dating back to 2004 on the MD of Bighorn website. It clearly stated that there should be a 180-metre setback from the Bow River to give the wildlife space and no building work was permitted.”
EDITORIAL: Province needs to address rental issues

EDITORIAL: Province needs to address rental issues

Similar to British Columbia and Ontario, where rents for the majority of rental units can only be increased by a specific percentage each year, Alberta needs to have a system in place to protect tenants.
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