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Disability group has to remove crosswalk in Northern Alberta town months after painting it

Disability group has to remove crosswalk in Northern Alberta town months after painting it

Criss Schaffrick says loss of crosswalk a blow for Barrhead's disabled population who felt a sense of ownership over province's first-ever disability flag crosswalk
Alberta poet speaks on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

Alberta poet speaks on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

Athabasca University’s newest writer in residence sheds poetic light on pain of the past and present
Bow Valley College in Calgary creating new lab space for veterinary office assistant program

Bow Valley College in Calgary creating new lab space for veterinary office assistant program

A 15-week program at the downtown Calgary Bow Valley College location teaches administrative skills to people interested in working in veterinary clinics. These skills include financial management, veterinary computer software, client care and handling techniques.
Think 'brain rot' summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year

Think 'brain rot' summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year

Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year.
Alberta’s first addictions recovery home for lesbian, gay, and two-spirited people opens

Alberta’s first addictions recovery home for lesbian, gay, and two-spirited people opens

“This Rainbow Healing Lodge is going to provide safe and inclusive housing tailored for the unique needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ people who are recovering from addictions so they can build a brighter future for themselves and their families and their communities,”
Another Alberta town votes to ban Pride and decorative crosswalks, flags

Another Alberta town votes to ban Pride and decorative crosswalks, flags

Some 57 per cent of Barrhead residents voted in favour of enacting the bylaw that will ban decorative crosswalks and a variety of flags
Jasper’s living wage skyrockets to $31.40 per hour

Jasper’s living wage skyrockets to $31.40 per hour

The Alberta Living Wage Network calculates Jasper’s living wage has increased from $24.90 per hour in 2023 to $31.40 per hour in 2024. This is the highest living wage ranked in this year’s report.
Jasper family wins tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Jasper family wins tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

"After such a challenging year for families like the Beckmanns in Jasper, we wanted to provide them with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Delivery scams on the rise amid Canada Post strike, holiday shopping season

Delivery scams on the rise amid Canada Post strike, holiday shopping season

Canadians are facing a fresh wave of scams as fraudsters seize on the Canada Post strike to try to trick victims out of their cash.
What to know about getting last-minute Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets in Vancouver

What to know about getting last-minute Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets in Vancouver

Swifties in Vancouver and around the world are hoping they have one last chance to get Eras Tour tickets.
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