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"It changed my life": Absence of rural social programs felt years after closing

"It changed my life": Absence of rural social programs felt years after closing

In October 2020, Alberta’s United Conservative government announced the closure of all remaining Job Corps offices along with job cuts that affected hundreds of provincial employees in social services, agriculture, and wildfire management.
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PHOTOS: Folks enjoy spring's arrival in Canmore

PHOTOS: Folks enjoy spring's arrival in Canmore

PHOTOS: Spring scenes in Canmore
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PHOTOS: Aiming for a cornhole in one in Canmore

PHOTOS: Aiming for a cornhole in one in Canmore

PHOTOS: Cornhole tourney in Canmore
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How will shorter Alberta winters affect those with seasonal affective disorder?

How will shorter Alberta winters affect those with seasonal affective disorder?

Winters in the Edmonton area, or the number of consecutive days with temperatures below freezing, are at least 10 days shorter than they were nearly 75 years ago, data published by researchers at the University of Lethbridge shows.
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Bighorn council digging into Dead Man's Flats parking options

Bighorn council digging into Dead Man's Flats parking options

“This potential parking could help solve a problem of hotels in the area that don’t have enough parking stalls."
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PHOTOS: Sweet deal for graduating Canmore Francophone class

PHOTOS: Sweet deal for graduating Canmore Francophone class

PHOTOS: Sweet fundraiser event for graduating class of NDM
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Alberta junior hockey league quiet on south as northern opportunities arise

Alberta junior hockey league quiet on south as northern opportunities arise

In proximity to Canmore, only three AJHL teams are within 300 km of the mountain town.
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Province announces $30 million for sports and rec facilities

Province announces $30 million for sports and rec facilities

Grant is for small and mid-sized projects, including indoor and outdoor skating rinks, community pools, indoor turf centres, pickle ball courts, and other sport and recreational facilities.
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Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to "core democratic values": political scientist

Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to "core democratic values": political scientist

"There's been a spirit in Alberta political culture that we want as many people and as many different types of people voting in elections. That changes with Bill 20."
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Pivotal road to Olympics begins for Banff volleyball star

Pivotal road to Olympics begins for Banff volleyball star

Banff volleyball player has a shot at making Olympic roster
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