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Leduc officers join forces to share back-to-school safety tips

CP August 28, 2024

With the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Leduc RCMP in partnership with the City of Leduc Enforcement Services, are reminding everyone...

Taking the trades route: young adult Albertans tout the benefits of hands-on careers

CP August 21, 2024

George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Welcome to build your own adventure, that challenging, interesting and well-paying career you design...

County of Stettler will send doctor shortage concerns to lobby group

CP August 21, 2024

Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Stettler council agreed to send its concerns about a rural physician...

County of Stettler won’t sell Erskine lots for half price

CP August 21, 2024

Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The County of Stettler turned down an offer for two vacant hamlet lots that...

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Calgary parents face capacity issues at schools as student enrolment reaches record levels

CP August 21, 2024

Paula Tran, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the new school year starting in two weeks, the Calgary Board of Education...

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Data shows evolving state of reproductive health care in Alberta

CP August 21, 2024

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Since becoming available in 2017, Mifegymiso, commonly called the abortion pill, has transformed reproductive...

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Alberta hires oil insider to help implement climate policy

CP August 21, 2024

Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A career oil and gas insider will soon be shaping climate policy in Alberta’s...

New provincial committee to review government spending in every department, Premier says

CP August 21, 2024

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government is creating a productivity review cabinet committee that will assess spending...