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Falling telecom prices a positive sign, but phone bills still too expensive: experts

Falling telecom prices a positive sign, but phone bills still too expensive: experts

The federal agency attributes phone bill relief to both lower prices for cellular data plans and promotional pricing.
Canadians' vacation plans hit by inflation, airline delays: Leger survey

Canadians' vacation plans hit by inflation, airline delays: Leger survey

Canadians are also feeling the sting of flight delays and cancellations when it comes to their vacation plans. 
Oil and gas methane reductions less expensive than paying carbon tax, study finds

Oil and gas methane reductions less expensive than paying carbon tax, study finds

"The federal government's target for 75 per cent reduction is achievable."
In the Wind Memorial Ride hitting the road in Balzac on July 22

In the Wind Memorial Ride hitting the road in Balzac on July 22

The event is meant to help honour those in the local biker community who have passed away in the last year, and is open to anyone who wants to ride to remember anyone for any reason.
Britain’s MI6 chief says his spies are using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia

Britain’s MI6 chief says his spies are using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia

“As AI trawls the ocean of open source, there will be even greater value in landing, with a well-cast fly, the secrets that lie beyond the reach of its nets."
RCMP investigating cattle thefts in Athabasca County

RCMP investigating cattle thefts in Athabasca County

A complaint was received regarding the theft of 79 calves, four cows, and two bulls. 
Mall rooftop garden grows for a good cause

Mall rooftop garden grows for a good cause

A local mall is extending a helping hand--and use of its rooftop--to help Edmonton’s Food Bank provide fresh produce to those affected by food insecurity.
Alberta crop conditions stabilize but still below average

Alberta crop conditions stabilize but still below average

Rains over the last two weeks helped to stabilize crop conditions in the province but crops are still rated well below the 5- and ten-year averages, according to a report released last week. On July 14, the province released the Alberta Crop Report.
Canadian wildfires hit Indigenous communities hard, threatening their land and culture

Canadian wildfires hit Indigenous communities hard, threatening their land and culture

On Tuesday, almost 900 fires were burning— most of them out of control — according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre website.
Summer Games torch to make its way through towns today

Summer Games torch to make its way through towns today

Torchbearers will make their way along downtown streets in Diamond Valley (morning) and Okotoks (afternoon) as the 2023 Alberta Summer Games have finally arrived.
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