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A go-to resource for the prairie gardener

A go-to resource for the prairie gardener

Calgary authors create practical gardening series on seeds, veggies, pests and small spaces.
Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Calgary mayoralty candidate, pastor both released after alleged COVID-19 violations

Johnston's lawyer asked the court if his client's interim release would preclude him from continuing to campaign for mayor. He was assured it would not.
Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

Grizzly bear struck by vehicle appears to be doing well

As if bear 152's day wasn’t bad enough after getting hit by a truck, she was then observed later that evening fleeing down Highway 40 with a large male grizzly bear in hot pursuit.
Alberta's ICU rates are the highest in the province's history

Alberta's ICU rates are the highest in the province's history

“We’re currently experiencing several record highs across the healthcare system."
Landowner enthralled by daily visit from white deer

Landowner enthralled by daily visit from white deer

A unique animal has been spotted by an area resident.
St. Albert first responder reflects on Citadel fire that destroyed parents' home

St. Albert first responder reflects on Citadel fire that destroyed parents' home

"They basically left with the shirts on their back at the time," said John Dardis, who worked as the incident commander the night of the fire.
Use your backyard to protect Alberta's native bees

Use your backyard to protect Alberta's native bees

From bee hotels to planting wildflowers, here's how you can help the province's expert pollinators
Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

"Life is never perfect but I think it is a good time to be a farmer," 56-year-old Andre Harpe said during a break from seeding his 5,000-acre farm in Alberta's Peace Region.
It's unlikely we'll determine cause of Citadel blaze: acting fire chief

It's unlikely we'll determine cause of Citadel blaze: acting fire chief

The fire that burned through the St. Albert seniors' complex May 6, "appears to be non-suspicious.”
Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate

Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate

AHS says Kevin Johnston must stay at least 100 metres away from health officers and must not publish any threats or hate speech directed at them.
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