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Preliminary water allocation forecasts in southern Alberta below average – Lethbridge

While Alberta saw some normal precipitation for much of the prairie region in February, drought conditions remain generally unchanged for the province. It has some irrigation districts in southern Alberta predicting below-average water allocation for the 2024 irrigation season. Since December, the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), the largest …

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Alberta bill to mandate return of life lease funds, but families waiting for millions feel left out

After several Alberta seniors sounded the alarm about having their life savings locked up in life leases, the provincial government said it is taking steps to protect consumers who sign up for that housing model. However, those who’ve been fighting with operators for years to get their money back say …

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Whooping cough warnings continue amid low vaccination rates in rural Alberta

Alberta Health Services is urging Albertans to protect themselves from pertussis after an increase in cases in Okotoks, Alta. and the Calgary Zone in recent months. According to provincial data, there’s a big difference in vaccination rates between rural and urban communities for whooping cough. Seventeen cases of pertussis, commonly …

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Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta implement adoption law to end private adoption of Treaty 8 children

The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have implemented a new law they say supersedes provincial laws with the goal of protecting First Nations children. Treaty 8 officials held a news conference Friday during which they explained “the adoption and private guardianship law” ends adoptions and private guardianships involving Treaty …

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Alberta preparing for ‘the worst’ ahead of wildfire season

Alberta Wildfire officials say they are preparing to be ready for “the worst that can happen” ahead of this year’s wildfire season, following last year’s record-breaking result. Alberta Wildfire provided a tour of its coordination centre in Edmonton Monday afternoon, to showcase how staff are preparing for this year’s wildfires. …

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LGBTQ students look ahead after Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks

Shaylin Lussier went home and screamed after the student’s town voted for a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property. Lussier, a member of the gay-straight alliance in Westlock, Alta., had spearheaded efforts to get a Pride crosswalk painted last year for the first time in the …

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Alberta child-care providers to receive 80% of monthly claims at start of each month

Beginning March 1, Alberta child-care providers will receive 80 per cent of their monthly claim at the beginning of each month. The province announced the move Friday morning, after child-care providers voiced concerns about the timing of their payments. It translates to about $84 million in payments to more than …

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Alberta finance minister to table 2024 budget

By Caley Gibson Global News Posted February 29, 2024 8:00 am Updated February 29, 2024 8:07 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s finance minister is set to table the 2024 budget on Thursday afternoon. Premier Danielle Smith has warned that the province will …

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Northerly winds and low temperatures hit Manitoba in the wake of an Alberta clipper – Winnipeg

For parts of the province, an Alberta clipper has come and gone, leaving northerly winds in its wake. For other parts of the province, however, the low-pressure weather system is still ongoing. Natalie Hasell, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said the system is still active …

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Alberta Special Olympics bowler preparing for stiff competition – Calgary

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lori Cornwell is ready to throw down. The Team Alberta 5-pin bowling athlete practices once a week, preparing for what could be a highlight in her sporting career. “My nerves are coming because I have not been sleeping very good,” said Cornwell. With …

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