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Injured black bear collared, monitored in Banff National Park

Injured black bear collared, monitored in Banff National Park

“If anyone sees a bear limping they will probably give it food. People sometimes reposed to injured animals with their heart and not all their wisdom – and that would be a big problem."
Agricultural disaster declared in Foothills County

Agricultural disaster declared in Foothills County

Drought conditions led Foothills County to declare an agricultural disaster on June 28, as some areas of the County experience a near-full crop failure.
Walmart cuts ribbon on new $100-million fulfillment centre in Balzac

Walmart cuts ribbon on new $100-million fulfillment centre in Balzac

Balzac is becoming an increasingly important logistics hub in Alberta, as many large companies have made significant investments in the community to take advantage of Rocky View County’s high-quality supporting infrastructure.
Educator and TV host Sue Johanson, who helped destigmatize the joy of sex, dead at 93

Educator and TV host Sue Johanson, who helped destigmatize the joy of sex, dead at 93

"She was brilliant. She never reacted in a way that was judgmental or disgusted."
Quebec wildfires: Montreal fireworks festival cancels event over air quality concerns

Quebec wildfires: Montreal fireworks festival cancels event over air quality concerns

Montreal amusement park La Ronde has cancelled the first night of an international fireworks festival because of concerns over air quality stemming from forest fires in northern Quebec.
Portage College expanded nursing program hopes to address health care needs

Portage College expanded nursing program hopes to address health care needs

Nancy Broadbent, president and CEO of Portage College, provided County of St. Paul council updates on work being done to address nursing staff shortages in the Lakeland.
RCMP investigate anti-2SLGBTQ+ material left in school playgrounds

RCMP investigate anti-2SLGBTQ+ material left in school playgrounds

“It's just beyond belief that someone would want to cause distress in a child.”
Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

University of Alberta researchers recently found evidence of 88 potential unmarked graves near the former school.
Foothills fibre artists showing work at the Leighton

Foothills fibre artists showing work at the Leighton

'Entwined & Entangled' by the Sheep Creek Weavers Guild is showing at the Leighton Art Centre until Aug. 27.
Sustainable jobs act should look at more than just energy jobs, say experts

Sustainable jobs act should look at more than just energy jobs, say experts

A controversial federal bill has the potential to bring renewable energy and agricultural opportunity to rural Alberta, but not everyone is happy with the proposed legislation.
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