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Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance

Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance

This ambitious initiative is poised to reshape how Albertans move across our province, creating opportunities for economic growth (and) community connection, and more options for businesses and families,” says Ron Wiebe, the UCP member for Grande Prairie-Wapiti.
Air Canada to bar carry-on bags for lowest-fare customers

Air Canada to bar carry-on bags for lowest-fare customers

Air Canada says it will bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers starting Jan. 3.
Wildlife exclusion fence on Canmore's Three Sisters lands under construction

Wildlife exclusion fence on Canmore's Three Sisters lands under construction

The first stage of the wildlife fence will be about eight kilometres long, and will surround the areas of Stewart Creek, Three Sisters Ridge, Three Sisters Creek, Gateway at Three Sisters, Cairns on the Bow and Three Sisters Village. It also crosses through the Stewart Creek Golf Course.
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.
Alberta transportation minister says photo radar cuts aren't a safety risk

Alberta transportation minister says photo radar cuts aren't a safety risk

Alberta’s transportation minister Devin Dreeshen says the last three municipalities that removed it actually saw fewer collisions.
Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike

Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike

The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.
Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate in the legislature and are set to become law.
Union says layoffs not expected at Cargill's High River plant

Union says layoffs not expected at Cargill's High River plant

Cargill plans to cut five per cent of its workforce after revenue fell year-over-year
Bicyclist charged after man struck by shovel in Northern Alberta town

Bicyclist charged after man struck by shovel in Northern Alberta town

When police arrive, they determined "the victim was out on the sidewalk by his residence and the suspect rode by on his bicycle, and the shovel he was carrying struck the victim." 
B.C. woman charged in alleged $60,000 Alberta meat purchasing scam in court tomorrow

B.C. woman charged in alleged $60,000 Alberta meat purchasing scam in court tomorrow

Krysta-Lyn Williams arrested on Nov. 28 after allegedly defrauding Three Hills-area victims is to make Alberta Court of Justice appearance Dec. 4 in Airdrie.
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