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Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 
Hate has no place in Alberta, says RCMP

Hate has no place in Alberta, says RCMP

Westlock RCMP not planning to be onsite during the painting of the 106th Street Rainbow crosswalk June 27, but will be “around if they’re needed”
River Rats Festival going ahead despite flooding around stage

River Rats Festival going ahead despite flooding around stage

Two-day music festival focuses heavily on rock and blues on June 30, but shifts focus to country on July 1
St. Albert Trekkers: 35 years of fun, fitness, and friendship

St. Albert Trekkers: 35 years of fun, fitness, and friendship

The local walking club strides into summer and strengthens bonds with each passing footfall.
Banff looking to make housing easier to build

Banff looking to make housing easier to build

“I do not see a future in Banff where we continue to allow single-detached homes. We are four square kilometres and we are in a housing crisis,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

The First Nations Leadership Council says there has been an "ongoing lack of accountability" by the ministry in response to the case and is calling for minister Mitzi Dean's resignation.
Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

It says between 1,000 and 1,500 litres of diesel leaked from that generator into Rainbow Lake on June 17.
Thirty-nine acre residential proposal near Heritage Pointe moving ahead

Thirty-nine acre residential proposal near Heritage Pointe moving ahead

The Heritage Crossing Area Structure Plan was given first reading by Foothills County council following a public hearing last month. Several conditions must be met before it comes back to council.
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after being struck on Hwy. 22

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after being struck on Hwy. 22

STARS was called out following a collision on Highway 22 near Millarville just before noon today. Highway 22 is closed to traffic.
Mining companies betting on autonomous technology to make dangerous jobs safer

Mining companies betting on autonomous technology to make dangerous jobs safer

CALGARY — Forget about the canary in the coal mine — experts say the day is coming when there won't even be a need for a human.
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