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Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices

Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices

Canada's competition watchdog is launching a study to examine whether the highly concentrated grocery sector is contributing to rising food costs.
Southern Alberta city halts lethal trapping of beavers

Southern Alberta city halts lethal trapping of beavers

Airdrie is going to temporarily halt the lethal trapping of beavers in Nose Creek and other local bodies of water following backlash from the public.
Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators

Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators

Danielle Smith is seeking legal advice on whether she can pardon those fined for non-criminal violations of health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta peace officer acquitted in collision that killed two

Alberta peace officer acquitted in collision that killed two

A peace officer employed by the MD of Bonnyville was acquitted of careless driving in crash that killed a 25-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man from Elizabeth Métis Settlement and injured six others.
NDP calls for commitment to protect Rockies from coal mining

NDP calls for commitment to protect Rockies from coal mining

The Alberta NDP is demanding an immediate commitment from Danielle Smith that she will not proceed with plans to mine the Rocky Mountains for coal.
Watch for these red flags when buying from online buy-sell platforms

Watch for these red flags when buying from online buy-sell platforms

Platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist have become a hotbed for scams, some resulting in violent robberies.
Health agency eyeing COVID-19 variant evolution as fall resurgence looms

Health agency eyeing COVID-19 variant evolution as fall resurgence looms

Public Health Agency of Canada is keeping a particularly careful eye on the evolution of Omicron variants as early signs point to a fall resurgence of the virus.
Cat rescued from engine block after girl hears meowing, sees tail hanging from car

Cat rescued from engine block after girl hears meowing, sees tail hanging from car

The car was locked, so firefighters on Vancouver Island called police, who broke into it without doing any damage, then opened up the hood.
Estimate puts hurricane Fiona insured damages at $660 million

Estimate puts hurricane Fiona insured damages at $660 million

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the storm was the most costly extreme weather event ever recorded in Atlantic Canada.
Canadian Elite Basketball League introduces Calgary franchise

Canadian Elite Basketball League introduces Calgary franchise

Formerly based out of Guelph, Ont., the Surge will take the court at WinSport Event Centre for the 2023 season.
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