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Province expanding coal restrictions to protect Alberta's Eastern Slopes
Alberta's government has announced an expansion of coal restrictions to protect the province's Eastern Slopes.Effective immediately, government officials say all new coal-related exploration and devel...
Mar 4, 2022
Kenney says province drafting relief plan to address soaring gas pump prices
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is working to provide financial relief to consumers being hammered by high gas prices at the pump.Kenney recognizes that spiking global ...
Mar 4, 2022
Calling on feds to help level the playing field between Canadian media and big tech
OTTAWA - The Public Policy Forum says ``urgent'' action is needed from the Canadian government to level the playing field between news media and tech giants such as Meta and Google amid broad revenue ...
Mar 4, 2022
Comfort cabins and expanded services ahead of camping season in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT - With snow on the ground it doesn't seem like it's time to think about the summer camping season yet, but people are already making their reservations for the Gas City Campground in Medi...
Mar 4, 2022
Who's in, who's out, and who else might join the Conservative party leadership race
OTTAWA, ONT - With Sept.10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Those runn...
Mar 4, 2022
Exotic animals making a stop in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - "Hello," says a parrot part of YYC Nature and Education Centre.The group is making a stop at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede starting Friday through Sunday. The event will ...
Mar 3, 2022
Lifting of restrictions benefiting local restaurants and bars
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Patrons are expected to be in high spirits this weekend.It's the first time since last summer restaurants can operate at full capacity indoors with no masks. Nearly all COVID-19 pub...
Mar 3, 2022
COVID hospitalizations in Alberta fell by more than 400 in less than one month
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Thursday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.539 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 52...
Mar 3, 2022
Province investing in over 1,500 new continuing care spaces in Alberta
CALGARY, AB - The provincial budget unveiled last month put a strong focus on health care, with the government committing over $3 billion towards the health care system.On Thursday, March 3, the provi...
Mar 3, 2022
Alberta Sheriffs shut down drug house in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat, AB--The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Medicine Hat that was a magnet for violence and drug activity.The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sh...
Mar 3, 2022