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Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January

Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January

Only one crossing in Alberta will be affected -- the facility at Del Bonita -- where hours will be 9 to 5, seven days a week, beginning January 6.
Southern Alberta couple wins $2M lotto, plans to retire

Southern Alberta couple wins $2M lotto, plans to retire

“We can both officially retire now,” King said. “It feels shocking and over the top.”
CFLPA signs historic health tech partnership with company founded in Alberta

CFLPA signs historic health tech partnership with company founded in Alberta

Unify.Health, founded by Okotokian Cameron Fietz, has signed a historic 20-year partnership with the Canadian Football League Players’ Association to address the health and safety needs of athletes with the first medical record platform controlled by athletes.
Canada Post strike spells trouble for small businesses headed into holiday season

Canada Post strike spells trouble for small businesses headed into holiday season

A Canada Post strike that has stopped mail delivery across the country has the small business community worried.
"A pretty cool idea': Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki's basketball dreams

"A pretty cool idea': Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki's basketball dreams

MFormer Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki has an entourage these days -- complete with cameras and microphones -- now that he's changed his path to the Paralympics from the ice to the hardwood.
As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

“You can’t have a director that has those legal obligations to different entities: one that is lighting the world on fire and the other that is supposed to be protecting our retirement security 30, 40, 50 years down the road from now,” said Patrick DeRochie of Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Climate Health. 
Homeless man living in rural Alberta town says he longs for a home

Homeless man living in rural Alberta town says he longs for a home

James, homeless for several years, opened up about the emotional toll of life on the streets and his longing for the comforts of home, family, and friendship.
Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

As provinces across Canada have announced their increased support of fertility services, one Airdrie woman hopes to see Alberta build a provincial support program.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

Experian shares seven actionable tips to avoid scams and protect personal information this holiday season.
RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

Wood Buffalo RCMP reported late Saturday afternoon that 40 year old Faton Miftari had been located and arrested without incident.
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