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Alberta to change licences in spring, reduce second road tests for new drivers

Alberta to change licences in spring, reduce second road tests for new drivers

CALGARY — A graduated driver's licence program in Alberta that has been in effect for the past 19 years is getting an overhaul. The Graduated Driver Licensing program was introduced in Alberta in 2003.
Jupiter ready for its close-up this week

Jupiter ready for its close-up this week

Comes closest in 70 years on Sept. 26
Trudeau scheduled to visit communities hit by Fiona in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Trudeau scheduled to visit communities hit by Fiona in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Justin Trudeau is scheduled to travel today to P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, where he will meet with residents and inspect the extensive damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona. The prime minister is expected to make stops in Stanley Bridge, P.E.I.
Okotoks resident gets a morning visitor

Okotoks resident gets a morning visitor

Gisele Cadrain received a morning visit from a deer exploring her front porch, captured with her doorbell camera.
Calgary teen's murder trial to resume in hit-and-run death of police officer

Calgary teen's murder trial to resume in hit-and-run death of police officer

CALGARY — The trial of a Calgary teen charged with first-degree murder in the death of a police officer in a hit-and-run is scheduled to resume nearly eight months after the Crown wrapped up its case. Sgt.
Alberta plans to resist federal efforts to seize prohibited weapons: Shandro

Alberta plans to resist federal efforts to seize prohibited weapons: Shandro

CALGARY — The Alberta government is taking steps to oppose federal firearms prohibition legislation and the potential seizure of thousands of assault-style weapons.
Divers locate Spray Lakes drowning victim

Divers locate Spray Lakes drowning victim

The body of a male who drowned was found at Spray Lakes Reservoir, nearly two months after the man jumped from a boat on the lake to rescue a dog.
Crossfield cat rescue shelter to host Elton John tribute fundraiser

Crossfield cat rescue shelter to host Elton John tribute fundraiser

“You can close your eyes and think you’re listening to Elton John, so it’ll be a good party. He dresses like Elton John. He sings like Elton John. He puts on a real performance."
Whippet pushes - and pulls - Okotoks vet out of her comfort zone

Whippet pushes - and pulls - Okotoks vet out of her comfort zone

"He's getting me to do things I never dreamed of."
Fiona fallout: Losses being tallied as hundreds of soldiers arrive for cleanup duty

Fiona fallout: Losses being tallied as hundreds of soldiers arrive for cleanup duty

STANLEY BRIDGE, P.E.I. — Phyllis Carr's voice broke with emotion as she surveyed damage to the historic town of Stanley Bridge, a small community on the north shore of Prince Edward Island.
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