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Airdrie resident Lovepreet Deo takes home Premier Council’s Award for disability advocacy

An Airdrie resident who has overcome physical barriers to become an accomplished athlete and advocate for those living with disabilities – namely cerebral palsy - has won a Premier Council’s Award for her public awareness and advocacy efforts.

Dec 18, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

Senators pass pandemic aid bill after MPs leave for winter break

New round of aid to workers and businesses to cost $7.4 billion.

Dec 17, 2021 8:36 AM Read more >

Y2Y vision contributes to 80 per cent increase in protected areas

“I think we really need some good news… when you have a big vision and you are operating at the scale that wildlife needs, it does make a difference,” said Jodi Hilty, co-author of the paper and Y2Y’s chief scientist and president.

Dec 17, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

OPINION: No sense in scrapping disciplinary system for teachers that works — ATA

'By law, the Alberta Teachers' Association must investigate all the complaints it receives.'

Dec 16, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

CP Rail to host virtual holiday train program again

Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail’s 23rd annual Holiday Train will be hosted virtually again this year, considering ongoing government restrictions on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 16, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Canada's Brittany Hudak starts season on fire with four world cup golds in Canmore

Canada's Para Nordic skiers had a strong showing on home soil in Canmore

Dec 16, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

Coquihalla Highway to reopen next week

Highway 5 will reopen to commercial traffic and buses

Dec 16, 2021 7:15 AM Read more >

Stars of Alberta awards celebrate volunteers

Nine outstanding Albertans have been recognized at the 2021 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Dec 15, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

Alberta government announces changes to controversial school curriculum

"We will face curriculum implementation by staggering subjects starting this fall," Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said at a news conference Monday.

Dec 13, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

Poll suggests 40 per cent of Canadians know unvaccinated people, don't discuss issue

Respondents on the Prairies were most inclined to drop the subject and “say it's fine," according to the poll findings.

Dec 13, 2021 11:21 AM Read more >