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Local authorities and political observers say it's unclear why this information is suddenly of interest to the province, and that the request seemingly has more to do with plays at sovereignty and enmity with Ottawa than advocacy for municipalities.

Town proceeds with regular compost burning

Barrhead property owners can expect a two per cent tax increase

Shelter catering to 50 per cent more clients than 2023

Schools remain open to accept students

Record-setting temperatures in Western Canada caused an unprecedented demand for electricity in Alberta

The emergency alert was issued at 6:45 p.m. as Alberta faces the coldest weather it has seen in decades.

"Reducing peak electricity demand through province-wide conservation will minimize the high potential for rotating outages this evening," a statement on the AESO website said. 

Contract renewal spawns discussions about when agreements need to be retendered

Don't leave portable heaters unattended, warns fire prevention officer Mike Bos.