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Rocky Mountain Motorsports appeals County's stop order

Rocky Mountain Motorsports appeals County's stop order

$20 million expansion of a motorsports facility outside of Carstairs is in limbo while stop order over noise is dealt with.
VIDEO: Canadian Pacific's 2816 'Empress' steams past Okotoks station

VIDEO: Canadian Pacific's 2816 'Empress' steams past Okotoks station

Like a scene from the past - a steam train passes by Okotoks train historic train station Aug. 4.
B.C. port workers approve contract, ending labour dispute

B.C. port workers approve contract, ending labour dispute

The ratification vote was 74.66% in favour of accepting the terms of the settlement, the union for B.C. port workers said.
Mountain View County tornado clean up an incredible community effort

Mountain View County tornado clean up an incredible community effort

Hundreds of volunteers have spent thousands of hours removing debris norther of Carstairs from the Canada Day tornado with glove-covered hands and heavy equipment.
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Statistics Canada says that in June, the year-over-year price increase to home insurance was 11.9 per cent in Nova Scotia, 10.3 per cent in B.C. and 9.7 per cent in Alberta.
Cochranite raising awareness to fight human and sex trafficking by climbing nine mountains in three days

Cochranite raising awareness to fight human and sex trafficking by climbing nine mountains in three days

For 72 consecutive hours, Betts said he will be tackling one mountain after another, taking breaks only to eat or sleep.
Diamond Valley break-in suspect facing 70 charges

Diamond Valley break-in suspect facing 70 charges

30-year-old Calgary man has been charged in relation to 25 break-and-enters in southern Alberta, including one in Diamond Valley.
Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

The company said it was 94 per cent effective at preventing the illness in seniors with underlying medical conditions.
Injured grizzly bear forces closure of K-Country trails

Injured grizzly bear forces closure of K-Country trails

An injured grizzly bear in the area has forced the closure of Rawson Lake Trail and Sarrail Ridge Route in Kananaskis Country until further notice.
Alberta International Airshow ready for takeoff

Alberta International Airshow ready for takeoff

St. Albert’s Bill Carter hangs up stunt-wings
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