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WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice

WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice

WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.
Alberta autistic teen’s companion kitty Cookie passes away, but legacy lives on

Alberta autistic teen’s companion kitty Cookie passes away, but legacy lives on

Cat passed away on Innisfail’s teen’s 18 birthday; legacy fund to support financially challenged pet owners will continue
Largest farmers' market in Western Canada is north of Edmonton

Largest farmers' market in Western Canada is north of Edmonton

St. Albert's Farmers market is huge and it's open until Oct. 12.
Home, hotel raided by police in Lac La Biche

Home, hotel raided by police in Lac La Biche

Early morning search warrant raids in Lac La Biche posed no threat to public, say police
Northern Alberta municipality one of the last to stop Lord's prayer

Northern Alberta municipality one of the last to stop Lord's prayer

MD of Bonnyville council members recently chose to cease prayers during meetings, and will pray instead during their own time.  
Stampede and summer fun still planned for Calgary despite water restrictions

Stampede and summer fun still planned for Calgary despite water restrictions

Calgary officials are reassuring residents and tourists planning to visit over the next month that water restrictions won't put a damper on fun.
Canadians paying more for airfares as summer ticket prices jump

Canadians paying more for airfares as summer ticket prices jump

Looking to catch a flight this summer? Prepare to open your wallet even wider.
St. Albert swimmer named to Canada's Paralympic team for Paris 2024

St. Albert swimmer named to Canada's Paralympic team for Paris 2024

Reid Maxwell, a 16-year-old para swimming phenom from St. Albert, will represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Paralympics later this summer.
Recipients announced for rural Alberta opportunities grants

Recipients announced for rural Alberta opportunities grants

A solar greenhouse to grow local food security, support for a long-running farm women’s conference, and workshops to promote agritourism are just a few of the 43 projects throughout rural Alberta set to receive grant funding from the province this year.
'Grolar' hybrid bears confirmed in Canadian study

'Grolar' hybrid bears confirmed in Canadian study

Few hybrid bears suggest Canadian polar bears not yet getting 'genetically swamped' by grizzlies, say researchers
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