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New Banff bison babies push herd population to 100-plus

New Banff bison babies push herd population to 100-plus

“Over the first six years of the program, the bison herd has grown from 16 animals to over 100, including the 2023 calves.”
Continuous research required for southern Alberta farmers

Continuous research required for southern Alberta farmers

Southern Alberta has rapidly shifted its weather in recent days and this constant uncertainty requires farmers to be on top of their game at all times.
Suspect at large in shooting that killed one and injured two others

Suspect at large in shooting that killed one and injured two others

Police continue to search for those responsible in a deadly shooting that occurred on Saddle Lake Cree Nation early Saturday morning. Police say this incident is unrelated to a separate major incident that occurred in the community that same morning.
MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'

MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government should undertake a "comprehensive reform" of Canada's extradition law as soon as possible to prevent "further injustices" due to shortcomings, a House of Commons committee recommends.
Suspect arrested in stabbing death of a Saddle Lake man

Suspect arrested in stabbing death of a Saddle Lake man

A 22-year-old man is behind bars after being alleged to have killed another man in the early morning of June 17 in the community of Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say

High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's attempt to block the federal government's budget bill from passing earlier this month is the latest example of government spending coming under scrutiny amid high inflation.
PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Exshaw

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Exshaw

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Exshaw
Here's what observers are watching for in Monday's four federal byelections

Here's what observers are watching for in Monday's four federal byelections

OTTAWA — Four new MPs are set to be elected to the House of Commons Monday in a handful of byelections that political watchers say could expose rifts within the Conservative party and bring a new Liberal cabinet hopeful into the fold.
'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found.
PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Kananaskis Country

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Kananaskis Country

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Kananaskis Country
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