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Alberta introduces municipal political parties
Alberta introduces municipal political parties
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By: Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Government of Alberta announced a series of sweeping changes today to legislation regulating municipal government and elections, including formally introducing political parties at the municipal level and giving the province more power to overrule bylaws and remove elected councillors.  More >
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Fire advisory in effect as of April 25
Fire advisory in effect as of April 25
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Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
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April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
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Trial date for Sundre man in historical homicide has changed
Trial date for Sundre man in historical homicide has changed
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Study ranks Alberta as third highest UFO hotspot nationwide
Study ranks Alberta as third highest UFO hotspot nationwide
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Gardening Expo set for Sunday in Cochrane
Gardening Expo set for Sunday in Cochrane
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Olivia and Noah continue to top baby names in Alberta
Olivia and Noah continue to top baby names in Alberta
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Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
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Sixty three wildfires burning in Alberta, none are out of control
Sixty three wildfires burning in Alberta, none are out of control
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Fire advisory in effect as of April 25
Fire advisory in effect as of April 25
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
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April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
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Trial date for Sundre man in historical homicide has changed
Trial date for Sundre man in historical homicide has changed
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Study ranks Alberta as third highest UFO hotspot nationwide
Study ranks Alberta as third highest UFO hotspot nationwide
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Gardening Expo set for Sunday in Cochrane
Gardening Expo set for Sunday in Cochrane
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Olivia and Noah continue to top baby names in Alberta
Olivia and Noah continue to top baby names in Alberta
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Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
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Sixty three wildfires burning in Alberta, none are out of control
Sixty three wildfires burning in Alberta, none are out of control
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Eco groups worried about Alberta lobbying for coal mines in Rockies
Eco groups worried about Alberta lobbying for coal mines in Rockies
SPCA investigating after RCMP find 82 animals in distress north of Calgary
SPCA investigating after RCMP find 82 animals in distress north of Calgary
State of local emergency cancelled by MD of Bonnyville
State of local emergency cancelled by MD of Bonnyville
Southern Alberta man charged after animals in distress seized
Southern Alberta man charged after animals in distress seized
Alberta goalie called up for NHL playoff run
Alberta goalie called up for NHL playoff run
Alberta MP moves motion to investigate Han Dong leak
Alberta MP moves motion to investigate Han Dong leak

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Politics

Cochranite Nadine Wellwood revealed as People's Party of Canada candidate for Banff-Airdrie
Cochranite Nadine Wellwood revealed as People's Party of Canada candidate for Banff-Airdrie
New federal party open for candidate nominations
Guthrie wins Airdrie-Cochrane as UCP coasts to landslide majority.
Alberta students vote UCP in mock election

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Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera
Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera
New this week: 'Halloween Ends,' 'Rosaline' and The 1975
New this week: 'Halloween Ends,' 'Rosaline' and The 1975
K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription
K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription
Actor tells jury Kevin Spacey abused him when he was 14
Actor tells jury Kevin Spacey abused him when he was 14

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Entertainment News

Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera
Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera
New this week: 'Halloween Ends,' 'Rosaline' and The 1975
K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription
Actor tells jury Kevin Spacey abused him when he was 14

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Rocky View News

Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
Airdrie welcomes disability support agencies
Airdrie goalie called up for NHL playoff run

Rocky View News

Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
April 25 fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County
Airdrie welcomes disability support agencies
Airdrie welcomes disability support agencies
Airdrie goalie called up for NHL playoff run
Airdrie goalie called up for NHL playoff run

Airdrie News

Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Airdrie Rotary Club secures win at Curling Championships, shares ideas for community improvement
Airdrie annual report includes $1.1 billion accumulated surplus
Rocky View Schools board approves sweeping changes to Airdrie classes and boundaries

Airdrie News

Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Rocky View County report reveals normal precipitation levels so far in 2024
Airdrie Rotary Club secures win at Curling Championships, shares ideas for community improvement
Airdrie Rotary Club secures win at Curling Championships, shares ideas for community improvement
Airdrie annual report includes $1.1 billion accumulated surplus
Airdrie annual report includes $1.1 billion accumulated surplus
Rocky View Schools board approves sweeping changes to Airdrie classes and boundaries
Rocky View Schools board approves sweeping changes to Airdrie classes and boundaries
Sports

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Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
Wolves ready to kick off soccer season
Cochrane curler helps team win U21 Canadian title
Coach McNab calls it a career

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Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
Cochrane athletes help to Blaze path to national bronze
Wolves ready to kick off soccer season
Wolves ready to kick off soccer season
Cochrane curler helps team win U21 Canadian title
Cochrane curler helps team win U21 Canadian title
Coach McNab calls it a career
Coach McNab calls it a career

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Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
Jets need to pick up their play as first-round series shifts to Colorado
Jets need to pick up their play as first-round series shifts to Colorado
Don't compare me to Jennifer Jones, says Canadian curler Chelsea Carey
Don't compare me to Jennifer Jones, says Canadian curler Chelsea Carey
Two goals from McKenna led Canada to 6-3 win over Sweden at U18 worlds
Two goals from McKenna led Canada to 6-3 win over Sweden at U18 worlds

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National Sports

Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
Jets need to pick up their play as first-round series shifts to Colorado
Don't compare me to Jennifer Jones, says Canadian curler Chelsea Carey
Two goals from McKenna led Canada to 6-3 win over Sweden at U18 worlds

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Opinion

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Coffee with Warren: Mountain meadow art with Anne McGilvary
Coffee with Warren: Mountain meadow art with Anne McGilvary
Letter to the Editor: Commending the effort of our paper boy
Letter to the Editor: Commending the effort of our paper boy
COMMENTARY: Facebook is not for news
COMMENTARY: Facebook is not for news
Coffee with Warren: Darkness, quietude and listening hearts
Coffee with Warren: Darkness, quietude and listening hearts

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Opinion

Coffee with Warren: Mountain meadow art with Anne McGilvary
Coffee with Warren: Mountain meadow art with Anne McGilvary
Letter to the Editor: Commending the effort of our paper boy
COMMENTARY: Facebook is not for news
Coffee with Warren: Darkness, quietude and listening hearts

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Eco groups worried about Alberta lobbying for coal mines in Rockies
Eco groups worried about Alberta lobbying for coal mines in Rockies
SPCA investigating after RCMP find 82 animals in distress north of Calgary
SPCA investigating after RCMP find 82 animals in distress north of Calgary
State of local emergency cancelled by MD of Bonnyville
State of local emergency cancelled by MD of Bonnyville
Southern Alberta man charged after animals in distress seized
Southern Alberta man charged after animals in distress seized

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Beyond Local

Eco groups worried about Alberta lobbying for coal mines in Rockies
Eco groups worried about Alberta lobbying for coal mines in Rockies
SPCA investigating after RCMP find 82 animals in distress north of Calgary
State of local emergency cancelled by MD of Bonnyville
Southern Alberta man charged after animals in distress seized

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Alberta

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Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies
Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies
Precision Drilling seeing boost in demand as Trans Mountain start nears
Precision Drilling seeing boost in demand as Trans Mountain start nears
Alberta to pay nurse practitioners up to 80 per cent of what family doctors make
Alberta to pay nurse practitioners up to 80 per cent of what family doctors make

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Alberta

Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies
Precision Drilling seeing boost in demand as Trans Mountain start nears
Alberta to pay nurse practitioners up to 80 per cent of what family doctors make

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Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded
Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded
Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes
Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes
Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.
'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

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Canada

Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded
Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded
Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes
Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

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National Lifestyle

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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park to have partial closure, allowing for conservation, tourism
B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park to have partial closure, allowing for conservation, tourism
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week

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National Lifestyle

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park to have partial closure, allowing for conservation, tourism
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

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National Business

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'Conscience is clear': N.B. tourism minister, deputy expense $22,500 for Euro trip
'Conscience is clear': N.B. tourism minister, deputy expense $22,500 for Euro trip
TFI International reports lower earnings for first quarter, revenue rises
TFI International reports lower earnings for first quarter, revenue rises
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets fall
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets fall

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With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus
USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden

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World News

With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden

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