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New location for County of Barrhead Hutterite Colony

New location for County of Barrhead Hutterite Colony

Municipal planning commission approves second application in a little more than a month for Brethren Colony
Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

The increased number of overdoses shows the illegal supply of drugs in Alberta is highly toxic.
Indigo reports $49.6M full-year loss compared with $3.3M profit a year earlier

Indigo reports $49.6M full-year loss compared with $3.3M profit a year earlier

The retailer says the loss amounted to $1.78 per diluted share for the 52-week period ended April 1 compared with a profit of $3.3 million or 12 cents per diluted share in the same period a year earlier.
Hundreds show support for the painting of 106th Street Pride crosswalk

Hundreds show support for the painting of 106th Street Pride crosswalk

Downtown Westlock took on a festival atmosphere for June 27 event
Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

The federal agency released its quarterly population estimates today, showing Canada continues to grow rapidly.
Postmedia's merger talks with Toronto Star owner a 'Hail Mary pass': expert

Postmedia's merger talks with Toronto Star owner a 'Hail Mary pass': expert

The two publishers say the proposed deal, which is yet to be finalized, is a bid to create greater scale so they can respond to the "existential threat" facing the media industry.
SavageFest musical festival looks to celebrate Canada Day and veterans in Crossfield this weekend

SavageFest musical festival looks to celebrate Canada Day and veterans in Crossfield this weekend

According to Fox, SavageFest teamed up with the Rodeo Society because the land where they previously held their festival was sold in 2022.
Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

In 2021, severe weather caused $2.1 billion in insured damages, which does not include costs related to public infrastructure or uninsured private losses.
Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.  
NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says that air quality in Europe has not deteriorated to the extent seen in Canada because of the height of the smoke in the atmosphere.
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