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UCP rejects bill respecting APP referendum results

UCP rejects bill respecting APP referendum results

During a Dec. 6 legislature session, the UCP government rejected amendments to Bill 2: the Alberta Pension Plan Act, giving the government the choice of whether to accept Alberta Pension Plan (APP) referendum results in the future.
No feral horse capture planned for Sundre area this winter

No feral horse capture planned for Sundre area this winter

The number of feral horses counted in the Sundre zone has reached an active management threshold
Alberta MMA fighter won his toughest battle outside the octagon against cancer

Alberta MMA fighter won his toughest battle outside the octagon against cancer

“I want my name up in lights,” Nick Felber said, after beating cancer and returning to the MMA ring. 
Athabasca rallies around victims of targeted arson

Athabasca rallies around victims of targeted arson

In the aftermath of a devastating fire where "Go Home" was spray painted on their garage, Jessica Delgado called community support ‘amazing’
Recently amalgamated Alberta town won't raise taxes this year

Recently amalgamated Alberta town won't raise taxes this year

Diamond Valley Mayor Barry Crane says amalgamation allowed Alberta's newest town to keep property taxes status quo during one of the roughest inflationary periods in the last 30 years.
Îyârhe Nakoda princess, elder saddle up for 2024 Calgary Stampede

Îyârhe Nakoda princess, elder saddle up for 2024 Calgary Stampede

“It’s been 22 years since the last time there was a Stoney Nakoda princess and I’m 22-years-old. My mother is teepee owner for teepee 24 and I will be the princess for 2024, so I really feel like it’s a meant-to-be situation.”
Three dead after shed fire outside home improvement store in Calgary

Three dead after shed fire outside home improvement store in Calgary

CALGARY — A patch of black ash covered snow outside a Calgary home improvement store where three people died Monday in a shed fire.
'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.
Class-action lawsuit claims Exshaw cement plant creates environmental, health hazards

Class-action lawsuit claims Exshaw cement plant creates environmental, health hazards

A class-action lawsuit against Lafarge Canada and its cement plant in Exshaw for allegedly creating environmental hazards has been launched by an Alberta resident.
Three people, including youth, charged with second-degree murder in Alberta death

Three people, including youth, charged with second-degree murder in Alberta death

JOHN D'OR PRAIRIE, Alta. — Three people, including a youth, face murder charges after police say a man was dropped off at a rural Alberta medical centre following an assault.
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