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As inflation jumps to 3.3 per cent in July, economists say uptick is bad news for BoC

As inflation jumps to 3.3 per cent in July, economists say uptick is bad news for BoC

Inflation ticked up last month because gasoline prices fell less dramatically on a year-over-year basis than they did in June, Statistics Canada said.
Dog owners charged in April bear incident in Jasper

Dog owners charged in April bear incident in Jasper

Two people have been charged for not having their dog under control on a Jasper-area trail four months after an off-leash dog was killed by a black bear, which resulted in the bear being destroyed.
GALLERY: A buckin' good time at the 2023 Calgary Police Rodeo

GALLERY: A buckin' good time at the 2023 Calgary Police Rodeo

Action-packed photos from the 2023 Calgary Police Rodeo held Aug. 12 featuring local law enforcement officers and first responders.
Edmonton restaurant chain wins hotly contested auction for donair costume

Edmonton restaurant chain wins hotly contested auction for donair costume

EDMONTON — That's a wrap on a fierce bidding war for a one-of-a-kind costume.
Dog missing since helicopter crash found dead, pilot left scene and is unaccounted for

Dog missing since helicopter crash found dead, pilot left scene and is unaccounted for

B.C. pilot remains missing after surviving a helicopter crash in northeast of Vernon, B.C.
Alberta premier offers up contradictory versions for imposed wind and solar pause

Alberta premier offers up contradictory versions for imposed wind and solar pause

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith offered up conflicting explanations Monday for why her government put a temporary ban on large wind and solar energy projects.
Wildfires burning near Trans-Canada Highway under investigation

Wildfires burning near Trans-Canada Highway under investigation

A wildfire started by lit garbage was burning out of control in Bow Valley Provincial Park between Seebe and the Trans-Canada Highway this afternoon (Aug. 14).
Windwood Music Festival returning to bring classical music to Airdrie's parks

Windwood Music Festival returning to bring classical music to Airdrie's parks

“Their entire ethos, their vision, their mission with what they’re trying to contribute through Windwood is taking classical music out of the concert hall and see how it can reach way beyond that to connect with people on a much more accessible basis,” van der Linde said.
RRO electricity customers brace for higher bills

RRO electricity customers brace for higher bills

“Our normal is $270 or something like that, and then all of a sudden it'll just be $500.”
Alberta Mountie charged with theft after seized items taken from detachment

Alberta Mountie charged with theft after seized items taken from detachment

RCMP say they were made aware of allegations in May 2022 that an officer had items seized from the Blackfalds Detachment.
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