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Recycling 101 workshop offered for first time in Okotoks

Okotoks workshop and school program gives people the tools they need to adopt recycling habits in their daily lives.

Jul 24, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Annexation talks halted as RVC and Calgary agree on joint development venture for Shepard Industrial Area

Rocky View County (RVC) council approved a new agreement with the City of Calgary to co-develop a new inland logistics hub and rail transload facility along Calgary’s southeast boundary in what is known as the Shepard Industrial Area during its

Jul 24, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

"What we're eliminating are federal supports that are directed to the oil and gas sector and gives the oil and gas sector an economic advantage."

Jul 24, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Sundre residents face 22 charges after drug raid

Police began an investigation after receiving information that illegal drugs were being sold at a residence on 10th Avenue in Sundre

Jul 24, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite up on energy gains Monday, U.S. markets also rise

The Canadian dollar traded for 75.92 cents US compared with 75.69 cents US on Friday.

Jul 24, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Westlock County looks to municipal neighbours to combat catalytic converter thefts

Issue slated to be on agenda of Sept. 20 tri-council meeting

Jul 24, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer

Wheat prices have risen more than 14% since Monday, when Russia pulled out of the grain deal, and corn prices are up more than 10%.

Jul 24, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

'It's pretty sleepy': Calgary Heritage byelection to fill vacant Conservative seat

"There hasn't been a whole lot going on. It's pretty sleepy. I expect it's going to be a low voter turnout."

Jul 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

He has been charged with mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to disobey a court order and counselling to obstruct police in connection to his actions during the protest.

Jul 24, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

RVC council reluctantly accepts AUC decision on Sollair Project

Division 3 Coun. and Reeve Crystal Kissel made it abundantly clear to all members of the public who attended the public hearing on July 18 that their local elected representatives’ hands were tied.

Jul 24, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >