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Study recommended for Calgary-Banff passenger rail

Study recommended for Calgary-Banff passenger rail

The provincial government is being lobbied to do a formal feasibility study on passenger rail from Calgary International Airport to Banff National Park.
Counter-protesters demolish rail blockade

Counter-protesters demolish rail blockade

Protesters set up camp around 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
Mixed reactions at McDougall Church appeal

Mixed reactions at McDougall Church appeal

Following an appeal filed to the MD of Bighorn subdivision and development appeal board, the committee heard mixed reactions Tuesday (Feb. 18) night from Stoney Nakoda elders and residents to whether the McDougall Church should be restored or not.
Vancouver hobby photographer shares beautiful images of black bears (PHOTOS)

Vancouver hobby photographer shares beautiful images of black bears (PHOTOS)

“If I’ve changed one person's opinion about how precious and similar wildlife is to us humans, then I know I’ve done a good job today.”
Support swells for putting Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox on the $5 bill

Support swells for putting Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox on the $5 bill

Innisfail firefighters save desperate Husky dog in Red Deer River

Innisfail firefighters save desperate Husky dog in Red Deer River

Canine’s owner also fell through ice but made it to shore
Stoney Nakoda requests to appeal Fortress water application

Stoney Nakoda requests to appeal Fortress water application

"It is important to be recognized in our own backyard."
Alberta counties turn to province, feds for help fighting economic collapse

Alberta counties turn to province, feds for help fighting economic collapse

Rural counties cut budgets 'to the bone' as oil and gas companies shirk tax debt

Rural counties cut budgets 'to the bone' as oil and gas companies shirk tax debt

Facing years worth of multi-million dollar shortfalls, Keephills County has had to get creative in order to maintain the infrastructure they have, such as pulling up the shoulders along county roads so the material can be used to repave other roads.
In solving high costs of childcare, Alberta should look to Quebec

In solving high costs of childcare, Alberta should look to Quebec

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