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Bragg Creek to host vermicomposting workshop this June

Bragg Creek to host vermicomposting workshop this June

The Bragg Creek Community Association will be hosting a vermicomposting workshop this June in order to equip residents with the know-how to employ an alternative composting method in their gardens this summer.
Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Johnston's lawyer asked the court if his client's interim release would preclude him from continuing to campaign for mayor. He was assured it would not.
Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

As if bear 152's day wasn’t bad enough after getting hit by a truck, she was then observed later that evening fleeing down Highway 40 with a large male grizzly bear in hot pursuit.
Alberta's ICU rates are the highest in the province's history

Alberta's ICU rates are the highest in the province's history

“We’re currently experiencing several record highs across the healthcare system."
Landowner enthralled by daily visit from white deer

Landowner enthralled by daily visit from white deer

A unique animal has been spotted by an area resident.
Use your backyard to protect Alberta's native bees

Use your backyard to protect Alberta's native bees

From bee hotels to planting wildflowers, here's how you can help the province's expert pollinators
Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

"Life is never perfect but I think it is a good time to be a farmer," 56-year-old Andre Harpe said during a break from seeding his 5,000-acre farm in Alberta's Peace Region.
Scenes from grand opening of Hartell Homestead

Scenes from grand opening of Hartell Homestead

The Foothills region's first farm store lets visitors get acquainted with goats, chickens, ducks, and a herd of Highland cattle
RVS announces new director of instructional leadership

RVS announces new director of instructional leadership

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has announced the appointment of Sharon Cronin as the public school division's new director of instructional leadership, a position Cronin will take up this summer.
Okotoks museum pays respects to Spanish flu, celebrates front-line workers

Okotoks museum pays respects to Spanish flu, celebrates front-line workers

The Okotoks Museum and Archives is celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 by launching two new virtual exhibits, one with a focus on the Spanish flu of 1918 and another focused on first responders and frontline workers.
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