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'The decisions about policy, including the length of time the Restrictions Exemption Program is in place, are decisions that are the purview of elected officials,' Hinshaw said.  

The proposed project, located on private land in Rocky View County (RVC), is currently going through regulatory review and would only be allowed to proceed if it meets all legal and regulatory requirements for water and the environment, stated Jason Penner, a communications advisor for Environment and Parks.

“Candice is someone I have worked with for many years,” Richards said. “I know she will continue to fight for Canadians and hold the Liberals to account everyday."

'Ultimately, recovery is a choice we all must make as individuals,' says columnist Trent Fox. But it's important those who make the choice can access appropriate resources.

The person whose body was discovered in Airdrie last week has been identified, with the consent of his family.

Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for region, but temps are forecast to rise above 0 C by the week's end.

After crawling out of his burrow at the Blue Grass Ltd. Nursery, Sod & Garden Centre, east of Highway 2, local groundhog/weather forecaster Balzac Billy looked around and spotted his shadow, indicating six more weeks of winter.

The Cochrane Cobras shot 88 points over the Bow Valley Bobcats 57, in what was a spirited hometown game for both teams Feb. 1. The Cobras were visiting the Bobcats in the teams first meeting of the season.

Phase 2 of SafeRoads Alberta was paused temporarily to allow for more consultation with motorists.