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Lagging rural housing starts blamed on lack of data

Lagging rural housing starts blamed on lack of data

Urban centres see growth in September, but development in less-populated areas shows signs of slowing
Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

CALGARY — The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are apprehensive about expected changes to the province's health-care delivery system as they deal with ongoing pressures in clinics and hospitals.
Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.
Former St. Albert resident charged with trafficking cocaine

Former St. Albert resident charged with trafficking cocaine

Ryan Kovacs, 27, has also received a number of firearms-related charges.
Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Commercial truckers carry a heavy load when it comes to Alberta’s economic wellbeing, accounting for approximately $3.52 billion of the province’s GDP in 2022.
Planning, design work dominates proposed 2024 capital projects

Planning, design work dominates proposed 2024 capital projects

Transit facility, mobility strategy among projects identified in draft budget
St. Albert MP defends opposition to popular supply-management bill

St. Albert MP defends opposition to popular supply-management bill

Advocates say law will help ensure farmers get fair deal, increase food security
St. Albert ‘Hockey Hero’ honoured in new book by sportscaster Ken Reid

St. Albert ‘Hockey Hero’ honoured in new book by sportscaster Ken Reid

He’s not an NHL name, and you might catch him playing around town.
President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

White sliced mushrooms are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
Research project aims to conserve grassland and improve carbon sequestration

Research project aims to conserve grassland and improve carbon sequestration

Alberta’s grasslands are stable, long-term carbon sinks, and a project led by University of Alberta researchers aims to store an additional 32.5 megatonnes of carbon in the prairie soil.
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