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Alberta government debt grew by more than 200 per cent — largest increase among provinces
Posted on August 20, 2020Since 2007/2008, one year before the last recession, Alberta’s nominal provincial debt has increased by 204.5 per cent, the largest increase among the provinces, finds… Read More »
Partnership enables more than $2.3 million in grower-funded canola agronomic research in 2020
Posted on August 20, 2020The three Prairie, provincial canola grower organizations have reviewed and selected six new canola research projects to receive funding under the Canola Agronomic Research Program… Read More »
New burial option available at Magrath Cemetery
Posted on August 20, 2020The Town of Magrath is providing a new option for burial at the Magrath Cemetery. Constructed by Sunset Memorial and Stone in Calgary, the columbarium is… Read More »
So far, so good: Bubble working for NHL
Posted on August 20, 2020By Bruce Penton So, how are the National Hockey League playoffs working out, as teams battle for Lord Stanley’s cup in two no-fan ‘bubbles’ —… Read More »
A good next step in fighting COVID-19
Posted on August 20, 2020Late last month, Lethbridge city council made masks mandatory in public areas of city-owned facilities and on city transit. This was a great first step… Read More »
Caregivers have support systems to draw upon in these unprecedented times
Posted on August 20, 2020By Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding. However, it can also be tiring, demanding work. The COVID-19 pandemic… Read More »
Counties could be hooped by tax change
Posted on August 20, 2020By Collin Gallant Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat Alberta’s counties say tax bills for non-oilpatch properties may have to triple or even quadruple to… Read More »
Natural flow on the Milk River for rest of season as replacement work continues on diversion system
Posted on August 20, 2020By Jamie Rieger Alta Newspaper Group It's been three months since the taps were turned off for the Milk River because of a major breach… Read More »
Golf ball flying too far, says Nicklaus
Posted on August 13, 2020By Bruce Penton Titleist advertises itself as the company which produces the “No. 1 ball in golf.” The stats prove it; more PGA Tour players… Read More »
Those who choose to not wear a face mask should not be shamed
Posted on August 13, 2020The face mask has just become an outward symbol of something that some people think we can do to protect ourselves but it has turned… Read More »