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NDP to hold online town hall on proposed UCP Alberta Pension Plan

NDP to hold online town hall on proposed UCP Alberta Pension Plan

The Alberta NDP is hosting an online town hall for those opposed to the UCP's proposal to leave the Canada Pension Plan.
Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid calls to reduce food costs

Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid calls to reduce food costs

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Canadian Dairy Commission to hit pause on any further increases to milk prices.
RCMP say Lac La Biche woman missing since October 5

RCMP say Lac La Biche woman missing since October 5

Lac La Biche RCMP ask public for assistance in locating Rose Simonelis and say there are concerns for her well being.
North Vancouver RCMP called to amateur film set featuring actors with replica guns

North Vancouver RCMP called to amateur film set featuring actors with replica guns

VANCOUVER — Police in North Vancouver say they were called to the set of a film shoot over the weekend after receiving a report of a group of men in body armour carrying rifles.
Low wages top reason for rural housing insecurity in Alberta

Low wages top reason for rural housing insecurity in Alberta

A survey found the top three reasons for housing insecurity in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Alberta were low wages, inability to afford rent or mortgage payments, and increasing rent costs.
Connected vehicles can be at risk of hacking: experts

Connected vehicles can be at risk of hacking: experts

TORONTO — Experts warn modern, connected vehicles, which are heavily packed with microchips and sophisticated software, can offer an open door to hackers.
Canmore speed skater avoids wipe out, wins two national titles

Canmore speed skater avoids wipe out, wins two national titles

“I was a bit worried there for a second I was going down."
Research finds competition intensity has decreased over two decades

Research finds competition intensity has decreased over two decades

OTTAWA — "Overall, we found that Canada's competitive intensity has decreased from 2000 to 2020," said Competition Bureau commissioner Matthew Boswell.
Îyârhe Nakoda father sentenced in 2021 death of infant daughter

Îyârhe Nakoda father sentenced in 2021 death of infant daughter

“Tanayah’s injuries were extensive. It is almost impossible to understand how so many injuries could be found on such a small little body.”
Lake Louise Ski Resort secures temporary housing for staff

Lake Louise Ski Resort secures temporary housing for staff

Trailer units to house about 140 people have been installed at the base of Lake Louise resort to house staff following a fire this summer that damaged a staff accommodations building.
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