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Bye-bye to Banff pedestrian zone after Labour Day long weekend

Bye-bye to Banff pedestrian zone after Labour Day long weekend

BANFF, Alta. — It'll be one last hurrah for a pedestrian zone along the main downtown drag of Banff, Alta., this long weekend.
Lawyer for Coutts protester suggests jury rushed to judgment before long weekend

Lawyer for Coutts protester suggests jury rushed to judgment before long weekend

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
Rocky Mountain coal hearings still scheduled despite top court allowing appeal

Rocky Mountain coal hearings still scheduled despite top court allowing appeal

The Alberta Energy Regulator seems to be going ahead with hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains despite a court ruling that opened the question of whether those applications should have been accepted.
2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

CALGARY — A city official was conjuring images of bathtubs, swimming pools and jugs to drive home just how much water Calgarians need to save every day as they endure yet another round of rationing while a troubled pipe is repaired.
Defending champion Montreal Carabins top first U Sports football rankings of season

Defending champion Montreal Carabins top first U Sports football rankings of season

TORONTO — The defending Vanier Cup champion Montreal Carabins topped the first Canadian university football rankings list of the 2024-25 season.
Team of First Nations firefighters from New Brunswick in Alberta to battle blazes

Team of First Nations firefighters from New Brunswick in Alberta to battle blazes

FREDERICTON — A team of firefighters from three First Nations in New Brunswick is helping Alberta battle wildfires.
Search committee struck to replace head of Alberta Energy Regulator

Search committee struck to replace head of Alberta Energy Regulator

CALGARY — A search committee has been struck to look for a new head of the Alberta Energy Regulator. The group's current president, Laurie Pushor, announced last week that he wouldn't seek a new contract after his current term expires next April.
'Perfect is good enough': Husband and wife sculptors reflect on 54 years of work

'Perfect is good enough': Husband and wife sculptors reflect on 54 years of work

COCHRANE, Alta. — It's been a relationship forged in bronze. Don Begg and his wife Shirley have worked side-by-side for 54 years at Studio West Bronze Foundry & Art Gallery, their vast space in Cochrane, Alta., northwest of Calgary.
As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

Amid a rise in infections such as measles and whooping cough in Canada and around the world, doctors say now is the perfect time for parents to ensure their kids and teens are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA — Mounties have significantly increased the reward for information in an effort to apprehend the remaining suspect in a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. "A decision to offer $10,000 for any information leading to Mr.