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After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

Some 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Weather maps for Environment and Climate Change Canada showed air quality statements and warnings for many parts of Canada, with southern parts of the Northwest Territories, as well as much of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, being affected.
Alberta separation referendum referred to Court of King's Bench

Alberta separation referendum referred to Court of King's Bench

A citizen initiative petition asking Albertans if the province should remain in Canada has already already been approved by Elections Canada and starting to roll out.
Federal Court of Appeal sides with Cold Lake in tax dispute over 4 Wing military base

Federal Court of Appeal sides with Cold Lake in tax dispute over 4 Wing military base

“Since the beginning, the City has maintained its position that 4 Wing Cold Lake, arguably the most important military base in Canada, needs to be valued in the same manner that all other properties in Cold Lake are valued."
Wife carrying returns to Alberta city for third year

Wife carrying returns to Alberta city for third year

Jonathan and Nica Schultz of Calgary were the first-place winners of the 2025 Alberta Wife Carrying Championship, which took place on Aug. 2 at the Lakeland Agricom.
Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

The spread of measles in Alberta has highlighted the importance of culturally relevant communication, with health officials turning to Low German translators to combat misinformation and promote vaccination within the Mennonite community.
Canmore avalanche survivor to bike over 4,000km for mountain mental health

Canmore avalanche survivor to bike over 4,000km for mountain mental health

Caught in a serious avalanche in March 2024, Giordano Pillarella was left with a broken back, pelvis and hand. Now, he's set to bike from Canmore to Montreal, Quebec.
Preventing insect and animal bites this summer

Preventing insect and animal bites this summer

Take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to prevent bites and infections.
Lac La Biche council asks councillor to apologize for comments made during council meeting

Lac La Biche council asks councillor to apologize for comments made during council meeting

Ward 1 Lac La Biche County Coun. Darlene. Beniuk says she is seeking legal counsel and was unwilling to issue an apology.  
Premiers Smith, Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but most exports remain duty-free

Premiers Smith, Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but most exports remain duty-free

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the vast majority of her province's products also remain tariff-free, because they also fall under the agreement.
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