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Challenge in U. S: Alberta Opposition leader demands province affirm abortion rights

Challenge in U. S: Alberta Opposition leader demands province affirm abortion rights

Alberta's Opposition leader says a renewed abortion rights fight in the United States is a “dark, dark day” and she's calling on Premier Jason Kenney’s government to affirm its commitment to women’s rights.
Should you be putting your money towards your mortgage or retirement?

Should you be putting your money towards your mortgage or retirement?

A wealth advisor gives his thoughts on the best strategy — saving for retirement or paying off your mortgage faster.
Garage, yard sale ban in Olds lifted

Garage, yard sale ban in Olds lifted

A Central Alberta town again allowed garage sales two years after they were banned because of COVID.
Was your flight delayed in Canada? You might be entitled to hundreds of dollars

Was your flight delayed in Canada? You might be entitled to hundreds of dollars

You may be entitled to money even if you are booked on another flight.
Wildflower enthusiasts granted access to salvage precious plants

Wildflower enthusiasts granted access to salvage precious plants

People in a Southern Alberta town are saving wildflowers from being bulldozed.
Suncor's safety record in the spotlight as activist investor calls for change

Suncor's safety record in the spotlight as activist investor calls for change

A string of fatalities at Suncor Energy Inc. has caught the attention of investors who view workplace safety breaches as a warning sign of deeper problems within a company.
Six verified candidates vying to lead the Conservative Party of Canada

Six verified candidates vying to lead the Conservative Party of Canada

The Conservative party says six leadership candidates have cleared the final hurdles to getting their names on the ballot, while three others who did not make the cut are pushing back.
Cities in Western Canada consider gondolas as part of transit, tourism plans

Cities in Western Canada consider gondolas as part of transit, tourism plans

Edmonton and Red Deer could be putting in cable cars as river crossings.
Proposed cattle feedlot threatens popular but fragile Alberta lake, residents say

Proposed cattle feedlot threatens popular but fragile Alberta lake, residents say

A large cattle feedlot to be developed near Pigeon Lake has people who frequent the lake concerned run-off will ruin the recreational use of the lake.
Canadian Blood Services to end gay 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour-based screening

Canadian Blood Services to end gay 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour-based screening

OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved an end to policy that restricts men who have sex with men from donating blood products for three months, a change welcomed by LGBTQ advocates but criticized — including by the prime minister, who promised years ago
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