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City to apply for federal housing accelerator grant

City to apply for federal housing accelerator grant

St. Albert city council approved an internally developed housing action plan on Aug. 15, which is the basis of the city's application to the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund.
Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

“What we’ve been finding due to this campground configuration is it’s really negatively impacted the movement of wildlife. That’s resulted in numerous human-wildlife conflicts over the years. Pretty much on an annual basis.”
Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group is asking people to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
Vehicle thefts on the rise in Airdrie in 2023: RCMP

Vehicle thefts on the rise in Airdrie in 2023: RCMP

The Alberta RCMP is reporting an increase in vehicle thefts province-wide, and the Airdrie detachment confirmed it too is seeing a rise in local thefts so far in 2023.
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Officials with the Central Okanagan Regional District say there are 9,855 properties on evacuation order as of this morning, a situation they call "unprecedented"
Liz Weston: Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)

Liz Weston: Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)

At some point, most older people will need help getting through the day. Someone turning 65 today has a 70% chance of eventually requiring assistance with basic living activities.
How a family's choice to donate a body for pig kidney research could help change transplants

How a family's choice to donate a body for pig kidney research could help change transplants

NEW YORK (AP) — Maurice “Mo” Miller became part of the quest to one day ease the transplant shortage with organs from animals by becoming the host for a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig following his death.
Canmore adventurer plunges into sea swim memoir 'Unsinkable'

Canmore adventurer plunges into sea swim memoir 'Unsinkable'

From sinking boats, stormy weather and family ties, is what an Irish-born, Canmore resident has detailed in his sophomore book, Unsinkable: Cancer, Five Boats, and my 710-kilometre Sea Swim.
Another company of soldiers deployed to N.W.T to help with wildfire fight

Another company of soldiers deployed to N.W.T to help with wildfire fight

YELLOWKNIFE — Defence Minister Bill Blair says another company of soldiers is being deployed to Hay River in the Northwest Territories, which has been evacuated for more than a week due to a threatening wildfire nearby.
'A great feeling': Okanagan wildfire battle has turned a corner, say fire chiefs

'A great feeling': Okanagan wildfire battle has turned a corner, say fire chiefs

Fire chiefs say the fight against devastating wildfires that have been rampaging around Lake Okanagan, B.C., has turned a corner after days of destruction.
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