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Annual Cars and Country Stars show near Irricana set to return on July 21

Annual Cars and Country Stars show near Irricana set to return on July 21

Just like the last two years, the show will see several musical artists performing throughout the weekend.
Alberta moves to decentralize health-care delivery, 15 years after centralizing it

Alberta moves to decentralize health-care delivery, 15 years after centralizing it

The decision sets in motion a reversal of government policy that began almost 30 years ago when then-premier Ralph Klein collapsed more than 200 health boards and agencies into 17 regional health authorities.
Vegreville police seize 135 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Vegreville police seize 135 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Police believe that the suspect was allegedly selling the contraband cigarettes in the area of Vegreville and other nearby jurisdictions.
S&P/TSX composite gains 150 points led by energy stocks, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains 150 points led by energy stocks, U.S. stock markets also rise

Markets in Canada breathed a “sigh of relief” Tuesday after the latest inflation report, said Craig Fehr, investment strategist at Edward Jones. 
B.C. Wildfire Service dealing with nearly 400 fires, Cranbrook airport briefly closed

B.C. Wildfire Service dealing with nearly 400 fires, Cranbrook airport briefly closed

B.C. is approaching its worst wildfire season on record as more than 390 fires burn in the province. 
Langdon BMXers ready to race at Alberta Summer Games

Langdon BMXers ready to race at Alberta Summer Games

Four BMX racers from Langdon are going to compete for Zone 3 (Calgary) at the 2023 Alberta Summer Games this weekend.
Have you seen this squirrel?

Have you seen this squirrel?

Citizen science project seeks missing Franklin’s squirrel
Opposition says Alberta dragging feet on CPP pension reform to manipulate outcome

Opposition says Alberta dragging feet on CPP pension reform to manipulate outcome

NDP house leader Christina Gray says the United Conservative Party government has failed to release a long-promised third-party analysis of quitting CPP because it is busy doctoring the report to make the case for Alberta going it alone on pensions.
Thousands expected to feast on Taste of Okotoks

Thousands expected to feast on Taste of Okotoks

Food vendors, an artisan market and entertainment will flood downtown during Taste of Okotoks on July 22.
Carstairs squad named Alberta Curling Team of the Year

Carstairs squad named Alberta Curling Team of the Year

Central Alberta women's team handed second Curling Alberta Team of the Year award.
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