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Cattle feed shortage causing stress for Foothills farmers and feedlot operators

Cattle feed shortage causing stress for Foothills farmers and feedlot operators

Foothills MP says problem has been elevated following trucker vaccine mandate, feedlot owners and farmers chalk it up to unpredictable train arrival and lack of urgency from CP Rail
Uber Canada signs deal with union offering workers dispute representation

Uber Canada signs deal with union offering workers dispute representation

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with a private sector union that will provide representation to Canadian drivers and couriers, but does not unionize workers.
Alberta premier 'confident' COVID-19 measures could be relaxed by end of March

Alberta premier 'confident' COVID-19 measures could be relaxed by end of March

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says he wants to eliminate Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine passport program as soon as it's safe to do so.
Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney

Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney

EDMONTON — High River's mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "unapologetic supporter" of the industry.
Foothills riding association calls for expedited review of O'Toole's leadership

Foothills riding association calls for expedited review of O'Toole's leadership

Members of the Conservative electoral district group want a review of leader's competency sooner rather than later
Alberta nurses ratify contract that includes 4.25 per cent wage increase over 4 years

Alberta nurses ratify contract that includes 4.25 per cent wage increase over 4 years

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, closing the book on what the union calls some of the most contentious and bruising negotiations in its history.
Jann Arden: Good things come from bad

Jann Arden: Good things come from bad

Alberta singer/songwriter, actress and author talks about new music, navigating the pandemic and the difficult moments of her mom's Alzheimer's journey
Rural municipal leaders pleased with creation of provincial EMS committee

Rural municipal leaders pleased with creation of provincial EMS committee

The problem has been building for years, said Paul McLauchin, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, with the pandemic exacerbating the issue.
Death of person found on Airdrie pathway, death deemed 'suspicious' by RCMP

Death of person found on Airdrie pathway, death deemed 'suspicious' by RCMP

"RCMP can confirm that a deceased person was located. At this time the death is believed to be suspicious."
RCMP cruiser rammed in Southern Alberta while responding to drunk driver complaint

RCMP cruiser rammed in Southern Alberta while responding to drunk driver complaint

After multiple calls, police find vehicle spun out before the driver attempted to leave the scene.
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