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The Orchid Society of Alberta's traditional show starts today at Salisbury at the Enjoy Centre and runs until April 2.

Grande Prairie Coun. Chris Thiessen, the lone opposition vote against transitioning away from the RCMP, told The Gazette his decision stemmed from hearing community feedback that indicated many residents felt like the decision was being rushed. 

Alberta winters aren’t typically the ideal berry growing season, but a project near Hinton is aiming to change that and potentially create a more sustainable strawberry.

Through comedy BFFs Cat & Nat dismantle pressures of being a perfect mom

“What this budget is an attack on everyday Canadians … More inflation, more costs, and more taxes,” St. Albert MP Michael Cooper said. “For ordinary Canadians, there’s no relief in this budget, when Canadians are facing a cost of living crisis.” 

Realtor: Home price/wage ratio still among Canada’s best

The recent heist of the 150-pound bronze statue of Saint Albert the Great prompted the citizen-based arts advisory committee to discuss security measures for other local art works in their monthly meeting on March 23, although many options were deemed unviable. 

The multi-month processing backlog at the provincial Land Titles office has been reduced by about 25 per cent since November's peak of 84 business days, says Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally.

The directive requires companies who are applying for a new license or a license transfer for selling off assets to confirm unpaid municipal taxes do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that the company has a repayment agreement in place.

The Merchants Junior B hockey team ended their season Tuesday night after a hard-fought series versus the Sherwood Park Knights.