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Federal government posts $1.5B surplus for first two months of fiscal year

Federal government posts $1.5B surplus for first two months of fiscal year

Revenues rose by $1.3 billion or 1.8 per cent due to higher interest and employment insurance premiums, on top of greater proceeds from personal income tax and a carbon pricing hike.
'It's really scary': Local food bank demand still increasing

'It's really scary': Local food bank demand still increasing

Last month the food bank distributed another 511 food hampers, 95 more than in June 2022.
Major Montreal water main break leaves buildings flooded, vehicles submerged

Major Montreal water main break leaves buildings flooded, vehicles submerged

The city says the cause of the break is unknown but adds that parts of the underground infrastructure are 100 years old and have reached or exceeded their service life.
Delivery of anti-abortion flyers in Okotoks spurs online petition

Delivery of anti-abortion flyers in Okotoks spurs online petition

Okotoks mom launches petition on change.org after receiving anti-abortion flyer with graphic images.
Police release new vehicle photos in Amber Alert case

Police release new vehicle photos in Amber Alert case

Police have new details and photographs of the vehicles the Amber Alert siblings may be travelling in.
Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month

Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is adding 5G capability for some customers as its new parent company implements network upgrades in accordance with orders from Ottawa.
Sightings, nearby kill prompts cougar warning for Camp Chief Hector

Sightings, nearby kill prompts cougar warning for Camp Chief Hector

A cougar warning is in place for Camp Chief Hector YMCA in Bow Valley Provincial Park in response to recent sightings and activity in the area.
Goat grazing maintaining future campground land

Goat grazing maintaining future campground land

Municipality partners up with residents on initiative to manage growth on parcel of land located on Sundre’s east side
Carbon storage hub to include portions of all three local counties

Carbon storage hub to include portions of all three local counties

90,000-hectare region being explored for potential to store CO2 as part of Alberta Carbon Grid (ACG) project
Forestry and parks mandate letter targets K-Country for expansion

Forestry and parks mandate letter targets K-Country for expansion

“What I would love to see is a bullet point that states something like ‘create a state of Kananaskis report and consult with stakeholders around a landscape plan for Kananaskis that addresses conservation and visitor use requirements and management.’”
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