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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.
Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

University of Alberta researchers recently found evidence of 88 potential unmarked graves near the former school.
Foothills fibre artists showing work at the Leighton

Foothills fibre artists showing work at the Leighton

'Entwined & Entangled' by the Sheep Creek Weavers Guild is showing at the Leighton Art Centre until Aug. 27.
Splash and Dash returning to make waves in Diamond Valley

Splash and Dash returning to make waves in Diamond Valley

The all-ages swim-and-run returns to Diamond Valley on Canada Day for its second year.
Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

The national average gasoline price hit an all-time high — surpassing $2.10 per litre — on June 12 of last year, as the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global energy markets. 
Christmas in November back in a big way

Christmas in November back in a big way

One of Alberta's favourite holiday-themed events, Jasper's Christmas in November is a memorable and special way to kick off the holiday season.
Trudeau announces child-care infrastructure funding to create more spaces

Trudeau announces child-care infrastructure funding to create more spaces

"We need more child-care spaces so more families can benefit from affordable, high-quality child care."
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