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More people voted on a pedestrian zone in Banff than for their elected officials

More people voted on a pedestrian zone in Banff than for their elected officials

The Banff Ave. pedestrian zone vote led to the largest turnout for its eligible voters with 2,523 heading to the polls, surpassing previous participation in municipal elections dating back to 1989.
Accused in first-degree murder case in killing of father of two has no lawyer at first court appearance

Accused in first-degree murder case in killing of father of two has no lawyer at first court appearance

A man charged in the shooting death of Airdrie husband and father Colin Hough was in court today but didn't have a lawyer.
Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

A 299-megawatt (MW) project that was expected to generate $2.8 million in annual leasing and tax revenue near High River is one of over 50 renewable energy projects that have been cancelled in Alberta.
Province injects $5 million into Central Alberta lithium project east of Olds

Province injects $5 million into Central Alberta lithium project east of Olds

E3 Lithium building demonstration facility in Mountain View County to turn oil and gas wastewater into highly-sought-after lithium
VIDEO: Paddle boarder saves drowning dog in Kananaskis River

VIDEO: Paddle boarder saves drowning dog in Kananaskis River

“He was in a panicked, visceral survival mode.”
One dead after rollover south of Calgary

One dead after rollover south of Calgary

Crews are responding to a fatal pickup truck southwest of Calgary
How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

Here's how a group of rescue horses found by Jensen Ranch Rescue ended up being featured in the Calgary Police Rodeo.
Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff

Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff

“We know more needs to be done to find solutions to traffic congestion with Parks Canada and we will continue to advocate for that support. We cannot add more roads within our townsite, so we’re going to have to look at ways we can reduce vehicles coming into Banff, while we still welcome people from across Canada and the world.”
Red Deer River water basin's drought conditions have improved

Red Deer River water basin's drought conditions have improved

Drought response downgraded to stage 3 from May's stage 4
Man who came to Northern Alberta RCMP detachment with axe arrested

Man who came to Northern Alberta RCMP detachment with axe arrested

Boyle RCMP officers had an unexpected encounter Tuesday morning when a local man approached the village detachment with an axe with intent to harm officers.
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