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Tourist town traffic ticking upwards

Tourist town traffic ticking upwards

“The road system is finite and it’s beyond capacity…Beyond capacity means we can choose where to have a traffic jam, but we can’t choose not to have a traffic jam.”
B.C. storm: More highway closures could be implemented, province warns

B.C. storm: More highway closures could be implemented, province warns

British Columbians are being asked to keep up to date on the latest forecasts and advisories from Environment Canada.
Peter Mansbridge on his new memoir, 'Off The Record'

Peter Mansbridge on his new memoir, 'Off The Record'

Canada's best-known news anchor shares anecdotes from over 50 years in the business.
Kids COVID-19 vaccine bookings start Wednesday in Alberta

Kids COVID-19 vaccine bookings start Wednesday in Alberta

In a press statement, Health Canada said it determined that benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risk of COVID-19 in that age group.
Airdrie woman knitting toques to fund fertility treatment

Airdrie woman knitting toques to fund fertility treatment

Kelsey Gyarmati, a Big Springs resident for the last six years, said she is hoping the sale of her knitted clothing items will earn her enough to pay for in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Century Downs to host German-themed Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market)

Century Downs to host German-themed Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market)

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is bringing back its German-themed Christmas market on Dec. 4 and 5, offering holiday shoppers the chance to seek out some locally made stocking stuffers while enjoying some authentic Germanic cuisine.
Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce acclaims new president

Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce acclaims new president

During its annual general meeting and board election on Nov. 17, the Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce acclaimed incumbent vice-president Sherri Olsen to take the place of current president Kathleen LaPlante at the Bragg Creek Community Centre.
Trans Mountain pipeline likely to be back in operation by end of the week

Trans Mountain pipeline likely to be back in operation by end of the week

It's the longest shutdown in the line's 70-year history.
Historical missing persons case from 1967 highlighted in national initiative

Historical missing persons case from 1967 highlighted in national initiative

More than half a century later, Bonnvyille RCMP are revisiting a missing persons case involving a Bonnyville woman, Margaret Mildred Batoche, who was reported missing by her family in 1967.
'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

Ontario, Manitoba parents can start booking vaccine appointments for their children this week.
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