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Rotary Club of Airdrie celebrates 40 years of community service and fundraising

Rotary Club of Airdrie celebrates 40 years of community service and fundraising

The Airdrie club branch has been actively involved in supporting local and international causes through events like its annual golf tournament and well-known lobster boil, raising funds for organizations including the BGC Airdrie Club and the Airdrie Food Bank, among many others.
World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

"We have to take seriously the possibility that they get to be smarter than us, which seems quite likely, and they have goals of their own, which seems quite likely."
Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

"You're seeing right now the most diversified economy Alberta has ever seen. It's happening in tech, in agri-food investment, (and) film and television."
Injured black bear collared, monitored in Banff National Park

Injured black bear collared, monitored in Banff National Park

“If anyone sees a bear limping they will probably give it food. People sometimes reposed to injured animals with their heart and not all their wisdom – and that would be a big problem."
Agricultural disaster declared in Foothills County

Agricultural disaster declared in Foothills County

Drought conditions led Foothills County to declare an agricultural disaster on June 28, as some areas of the County experience a near-full crop failure.
Affordable housing strategy in Olds could be in place in two years or less

Affordable housing strategy in Olds could be in place in two years or less

A "high level strategy" to create affordable housing in Olds could be in place within one to two years, chief administrative officer Brent Williams told council
Walmart cuts ribbon on new $100-million fulfillment centre in Balzac

Walmart cuts ribbon on new $100-million fulfillment centre in Balzac

Balzac is becoming an increasingly important logistics hub in Alberta, as many large companies have made significant investments in the community to take advantage of Rocky View County’s high-quality supporting infrastructure.
Educator and TV host Sue Johanson, who helped destigmatize the joy of sex, dead at 93

Educator and TV host Sue Johanson, who helped destigmatize the joy of sex, dead at 93

"She was brilliant. She never reacted in a way that was judgmental or disgusted."
Quebec wildfires: Montreal fireworks festival cancels event over air quality concerns

Quebec wildfires: Montreal fireworks festival cancels event over air quality concerns

Montreal amusement park La Ronde has cancelled the first night of an international fireworks festival because of concerns over air quality stemming from forest fires in northern Quebec.
Portage College expanded nursing program hopes to address health care needs

Portage College expanded nursing program hopes to address health care needs

Nancy Broadbent, president and CEO of Portage College, provided County of St. Paul council updates on work being done to address nursing staff shortages in the Lakeland.
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