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Alberta town closing in on Kraft Hockeyville's top four

Alberta town closing in on Kraft Hockeyville's top four

Crossfield, in Central Alberta, is vying to be the next Kraft Hockeyville and to achieve it the community is looking for support to crack the Top 4.
Alberta Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases

Alberta Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has her full support as they navigate allegations of high-level government corruption in medical contracts.
Wildfire, floods threaten thousands of new Canadian homes, report says

Wildfire, floods threaten thousands of new Canadian homes, report says

Building in high-risk zones could cost billions annually, Canadian Climate Institute finds.
Check out these ice sculptures on Lake Louise

Check out these ice sculptures on Lake Louise

Ice sculptures were back on the grounds of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Two types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine's Day treat

Two types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine's Day treat

Chocolate is a must-have for Valentine’s Day, but it needn’t be fussy.
Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll suggests a surge in both anxiety levels and patriotism in the wake of U.S.
New fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau grew up in Alberta

New fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau grew up in Alberta

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s new fentanyl czar. Brosseau is originally from Bonnyville and has spent time as the deputy commissioner for the RCMP.
RCMP release description of three suspects in historic Alberta church fire

RCMP release description of three suspects in historic Alberta church fire

Two suspects had long, black hair, and the third wore a ball cap. All three were last seen leaving the area in an early 1990s GMC or Chevrolet pickup with a loud muffler.
Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire will get tax relief

Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire will get tax relief

The tax relief will cover the evacuation period for all properties and from July to December for damaged and destroyed properties.
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's understanding of how government, schools and hospitals function.
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