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Pandemic business loan program lacked ‘value for money’: auditor general

Pandemic business loan program lacked ‘value for money’: auditor general

The auditor general says the small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t managed in a cost-effective way.
Alberta-born author honoured by Canada Post stamp

Alberta-born author honoured by Canada Post stamp

Marguerite-A. Primeau, an author and educator born in St. Paul in 1914, is among the five authors that Canada Post honoured on its newest stamp collection on Nov. 27.
Danielle Smith's legal 'sabre rattling' dismissed by analysts

Danielle Smith's legal 'sabre rattling' dismissed by analysts

Alberta’s latest pledge to fight the proposed federal emissions cap conflicts with existing and predicted federal laws — and experts doubt whether it will have an impact. On Nov.
Trapped man found dead in wake of Central Alberta house fire

Trapped man found dead in wake of Central Alberta house fire

Firefighters were called to a house in Olds, Alberta at 11:17 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of fire in the basement and an occupant trapped inside.
Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Researchers found “significantly” more cavities in the Calgary kids, where fluoridation was halted in 2011, – 64.8 per cent compared to 55.1 per cent in Edmonton.
U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike

U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike

The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers.
The rise of ‘sober curiosity:’ Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

The rise of ‘sober curiosity:’ Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

Growing health and wellness consciousness, accompanied by changing social patterns, have sparked Gen Z’s interest in the ‘sober curious’ movement.
WWII medals returned to family after they were found in dumpster

WWII medals returned to family after they were found in dumpster

Alberta man living in homeless camp found WWII medals amongst trash wanted to find the owner.
Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta's Crowsnest Pass has seen better days.
Calendar featuring firefighters amid Jasper wildfire aftermath to support local crisis response

Calendar featuring firefighters amid Jasper wildfire aftermath to support local crisis response

The Crisis Team Jasper Society is launching a 2025 fundraising calendar featuring firefighters amid the landscape following the recent wildfires.
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