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Invasive mosquito that can carry West Nile virus detected in Calgary and Edmonton

Invasive mosquito that can carry West Nile virus detected in Calgary and Edmonton

Researchers say northern house mosquito appears to thrive in our cities and farms
Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

Smith says her government is committed to the principles of the Canada Health Act that include patients not paying to access publicly funded services such as doctor visits.
Open house offers access to Foothills park normally off limits

Open house offers access to Foothills park normally off limits

Champion Park northeast of Okotoks includes a restored CPR railway station, rail cars and much more.
S&P/TSX composite rises Friday on energy, tech gains, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite rises Friday on energy, tech gains, U.S. markets also rise

The Canadian dollar traded for 75.57 cents US compared with 75.75 cents US on Thursday.
Investigation into arson fire at local automotive business

Investigation into arson fire at local automotive business

VIDEO of suspects in Lac La Biche auto shop fire
Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

“All evaluations done to date have confirmed that these (13) clinics are operating in compliance with the (Canada Health Act),” Johnston said in a statement Wednesday.
Federal government posts $1.5B surplus for first two months of fiscal year

Federal government posts $1.5B surplus for first two months of fiscal year

Revenues rose by $1.3 billion or 1.8 per cent due to higher interest and employment insurance premiums, on top of greater proceeds from personal income tax and a carbon pricing hike.
Vigilance and good neighbours important to preventing crime in rural areas: RCMP

Vigilance and good neighbours important to preventing crime in rural areas: RCMP

“It is a multi-faceted approach thinking about having (community) crime prevention groups, good neighbourhoods where neighbours are looking out for one another, and reporting suspicious activity to the police."
'It's really scary': Local food bank demand still increasing

'It's really scary': Local food bank demand still increasing

Last month the food bank distributed another 511 food hampers, 95 more than in June 2022.
Major Montreal water main break leaves buildings flooded, vehicles submerged

Major Montreal water main break leaves buildings flooded, vehicles submerged

The city says the cause of the break is unknown but adds that parts of the underground infrastructure are 100 years old and have reached or exceeded their service life.
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