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Banff elk numbers slightly up after five-year decline

Banff elk numbers slightly up after five-year decline

“When we talk about predation, we have a fairly healthy Bow Valley [wolf] pack and that could put a dent in the [elk] herd."
Federal government posts $15.1 billion deficit between April and October this year

Federal government posts $15.1 billion deficit between April and October this year

OTTAWA — The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $15.1 billion between April and October, $7 billion of which was in October.
RCMP nab ‘Grinch’ from stealing Olds’ Christmas in stolen mail truck

RCMP nab ‘Grinch’ from stealing Olds’ Christmas in stolen mail truck

Olds woman arrested after hot pursuit of mail truck by Olds and Didsbury RCMP
Saskatchewan police arrest woman wanted in Alberta in parental abduction case

Saskatchewan police arrest woman wanted in Alberta in parental abduction case

A warrant for the arrest of the female was sworn in Alberta.
Toy retailer Mastermind to stop accepting gift cards after Christmas Eve

Toy retailer Mastermind to stop accepting gift cards after Christmas Eve

TORONTO — Mastermind says it will stop honouring gift cards after Christmas Eve. The distressed toy retailer says in court filings that gift cards won't be accepted at its stores after Dec. 24.
Saskatoon judge finds Mark Friesen, Maxime Bernier, dozens more, guilty

Saskatoon judge finds Mark Friesen, Maxime Bernier, dozens more, guilty

Judge rejects their argument they were targeted while the counter-protesters at Free Palestine rally left alone.
Beiseker community grieving loss of historic church

Beiseker community grieving loss of historic church

A fire that burned down the Beiseker Seventh Day Adventist Church in the early morning hours of Dec. 20 has since been deemed arson.
Charges laid against Airdrie rescue after dogs seized

Charges laid against Airdrie rescue after dogs seized

Charges have officially been laid against EJ Rescue in Airdrie following an investigation that began early in December.
Banff to explore parking reservation system

Banff to explore parking reservation system

 The Town of Banff will investigate the feasibility of a parking reservation system within the tourist town to ease overcrowding and congestion during peak summer days.
CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit when they were not eligible for it. That's an increase of 65 since the CRA last updated the public on its review in September.
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