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Don't touch decorated deer in Okotoks: Fish and Wildlife

Don't touch decorated deer in Okotoks: Fish and Wildlife

Reports of a deer with Christmas lights tangled in its antlers was reported to the provincial agency earlier this month
Abbotsford braces for further flooding as storms pound West Coast

Abbotsford braces for further flooding as storms pound West Coast

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun hopes rain over the next four days will be absorbed by existing flooded areas and pumped out into the Fraser River
Motor vehicle fatality claims life of Crossfield resident

Motor vehicle fatality claims life of Crossfield resident

A press release from Alberta RCMP indicated the incident occurred at 2:24 p.m., when Leduc RCMP members received a 911 call about an SUV going off road on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (QEII). The vehicle had been travelling in the northbound lane, and went off-road about 100 metres north of the 50 Avenue overpass.
Beiseker bringing sense of community with Christmas in the Village event

Beiseker bringing sense of community with Christmas in the Village event

The Village of Beiseker is hosting its annual Christmas event, which was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the hopes of reigniting a sense of community and togetherness in time for the holiday season on Dec. 4.
Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon expected to reopen in January

Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon expected to reopen in January

There are seven distinct areas of damage along the Fraser Canyon
Alberta Municipalities vote favours new tobacco levy

Alberta Municipalities vote favours new tobacco levy

The resolution was put forward by the City of Airdrie and seconded by St. Albert.
Rocky View Schools parents gather to challenge vaccine mandate

Rocky View Schools parents gather to challenge vaccine mandate

A group of Rocky View Schools (RVS) parents, employees, and volunteers gathered outside the RVS Education Centre during its regular board meeting Nov. 25 to voice their concerns against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
Chestermere to kick off holiday season with Winter Lights Festival

Chestermere to kick off holiday season with Winter Lights Festival

Nancie Huneault, the City’s culture and special events planner, said the Winter Lights Festival has become a popular holiday tradition since it first launched in 2017.
Strike looms as Cargill employees reject contract offer

Strike looms as Cargill employees reject contract offer

Ninety-eight per cent of Cargill workers pass on contract, inch closer to strike
Off-grid YouTubers document destruction and repair of Coquihalla Highway (VIDEOS)

Off-grid YouTubers document destruction and repair of Coquihalla Highway (VIDEOS)

“If you like big machines this is for you!”
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