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Four young B.C. firefighters heading home die in head-on crash

Four young B.C. firefighters heading home die in head-on crash

Four young men travelling home after fighting wildfires in central British Columbia are dead after a fiery head-on crash.
Growing number of forecasts predict US$100 oil this fall

Growing number of forecasts predict US$100 oil this fall

CALGARY — A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return of US$100 oil before the end of the year.
1Million March4Children protest in Central Alberta

1Million March4Children protest in Central Alberta

In Airdrie, Alberta about 300 protestors picketed in opposition to school curriculums including lessons about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program.
Alberta spiritual leader and his wife plead not-guilty to sex assault charges

Alberta spiritual leader and his wife plead not-guilty to sex assault charges

A self-styled Alberta spiritual leader and his wife have pleaded not guilty to a combined 14 charges of sexual assault and have elected to be tried by jury.
Escalating tensions between India and Canada spark trade worries: experts

Escalating tensions between India and Canada spark trade worries: experts

TORONTO — Canada's already lagging trade with India could suffer setbacks as relations become increasingly tense, experts say.
Calgary's Top 7 over 70 an inspiring bunch

Calgary's Top 7 over 70 an inspiring bunch

Age is just a number, as these high-achieving Calgary seniors have demonstrated.
New options now on the table for future West Bragg secondary access route

New options now on the table for future West Bragg secondary access route

Rocky View County is looking for viable secondary access routes into West Bragg Creek.
K-6 Social Studies curriculum open for input

K-6 Social Studies curriculum open for input

The province will take another two years to implement a new K-6 Social Studies
Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta top $300M, estimate shows

Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta top $300M, estimate shows

EDMONTON — Severe storms in Alberta and the Prairies this summer resulted in more than $300 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.