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Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?

Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?

In 1978 Quebec became the first province in Canada to enact accessibility legislation. Alberta continues to not have such legislation.
Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

EDMONTON — Groups opposed to Alberta's planned policies around transgender youth held rallies in Calgary and Edmonton over the weekend, with many of the attendees warning the plans will out trans kids and put their lives in jeopardy.
Olds, Airdrie RCMP advise of poor conditions on Highway 2 Sunday evening

Olds, Airdrie RCMP advise of poor conditions on Highway 2 Sunday evening

Travel is not recommended on Highway 2 between Red Deer and Airdrie Sunday evening
GoFundMe launched for Okotoks man in critical condition after crash

GoFundMe launched for Okotoks man in critical condition after crash

A GoFundMe has been launched to raise funds for Rob Sholter's family after an collision yesterday morning left him in critical condition.
Team Canada selected for Canmore Cross Country World Cup

Team Canada selected for Canmore Cross Country World Cup

The Cross Country World Cup in Canmore is set for Feb. 9-13, 2024.
Alberta ranchers in udder shock as cow gives birth to triplets

Alberta ranchers in udder shock as cow gives birth to triplets

'It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing to have on a farm, so we were pretty excited,' owner says
Filipino curriculum, halal financing remain unresolved in 2024

Filipino curriculum, halal financing remain unresolved in 2024

Rural Filipinos want to see the resumption of a project to develop a curriculum dedicated to their ethnicity and many of Alberta’s Muslims, want the province to make good on a UCP election promise to create halal financing options.
Cold Lake Municipal Enforcement truck stolen, RCMP nab suspects

Cold Lake Municipal Enforcement truck stolen, RCMP nab suspects

Peace officer vehicle stolen in Cold Lake
'Significant strides' made in rural affordable housing project

'Significant strides' made in rural affordable housing project

With the completion of the second phase of the Sustainable Housing Initiative's Enabling Housing Choice project, Alberta communities are one step closer to easing critical housing shortages.
Anguished mother asks for tips in missing son's disappearance

Anguished mother asks for tips in missing son's disappearance

Cole Hosack on his way to Medicine Hat, but disappeared sometime after making a stop in Dawson Creek.
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