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Photographer catches stunning northern lights over Banff

Photographer catches stunning northern lights over Banff

Colourful northern lights dance in night sky over the Canadian Rockies
Town of Olds will lose money selling its fibre optic internet, phone, TV service to Telus

Town of Olds will lose money selling its fibre optic internet, phone, TV service to Telus

An Alberta municipality will still owe money on approximate $18 million of associated debt on their fibre optic internet, phone, TV service after they sell it to Telus, but the exact amount is unknown.
U of A studies fake bees in Sturgeon County

U of A studies fake bees in Sturgeon County

Trees bring more hoverflies, the main pollinator of canola fields
Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

As online shoppers hunt for bargains offered by Amazon during its annual fall sale this week, cybersecurity researchers are warning Canadians to beware of an influx of scammers posing as the tech giant.
Young Alberta mom needs help to get lymphoma treatment in America

Young Alberta mom needs help to get lymphoma treatment in America

A 23-year-old Alberta mother of two young children hopes to get a potentially life-saving treatment in the U.S. but it could cost almost $1 million.
Canadian scurvy case raises questions over food insecurity

Canadian scurvy case raises questions over food insecurity

Canadian woman didn't have access to fresh food, study says.
Alberta cowgirl top earner at Canadian Finals Rodeo

Alberta cowgirl top earner at Canadian Finals Rodeo

Southern Albertan Bradi Whiteside won the top performer in barrel racing, breakaway roping at national event in Edmonton.
Police officer receives reprimand for database search on Alberta politician

Police officer receives reprimand for database search on Alberta politician

An officer in Lethbridge, Alta., has received a reprimand for improperly accessing information in a police database about former NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips.
Banff National Park backcountry area closed for Indigenous bison hunt

Banff National Park backcountry area closed for Indigenous bison hunt

Violators caught in an area closed for an Indigenous bison hunt could be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and face a maximum fine of $25,000.
Alberta commits $8.85 million to Indigenous tourism

Alberta commits $8.85 million to Indigenous tourism

Indigenous tourism in Alberta is about to get a major boost with the provincial government announcing $8.85 million in funding over the next five years to Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA).
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