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Alberta’s health minister walks back hospital abortion access claims

Alberta’s health minister walks back hospital abortion access claims

Last week, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange played down concerns that transferring the operation of some hospitals to Covenant Health would negatively impact reproductive health care, but the minister’s claim about abortion access is contradicted by provincial policy and data.
Sundre Harvest Street Festival cancelled due to lack of entries

Sundre Harvest Street Festival cancelled due to lack of entries

Organizer intends to try again next year but with more to time to plan well in advance
Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Alberta canola producers react to China's anti-dumping probe and the resulting commodity price drop by locking their bin doors in hopes of better pricing.
Big questions surround future of Olds Sportsplex

Big questions surround future of Olds Sportsplex

Community has to be ready to take on massive project, whether its renovation of existing facility or building a new facility
Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

A new report says rental rate increases are starting to level out, a welcome sign for the nearly 40 per cent of Canadians concerned about their ability to afford housing because of rising prices.
Water Valley's 44th Annual Terry Fox set for September 15

Water Valley's 44th Annual Terry Fox set for September 15

Coordinator Mary Thomson is encouraging residents and visitors to come out for the cancer research and survivor support event Sept. 15
Olds Grizzlys prepare for Friday's AJHL homeopener

Olds Grizzlys prepare for Friday's AJHL homeopener

Olds Grizzlys' 2024-25 season begins Friday, Sept. 13 as host to the Drumheller Dragons
ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Town of Innisfail facing increased municipal election burdens

Town of Innisfail facing increased municipal election burdens

Changes to provincial Local Authorities Election Act could see huge logistical challenges for municipalities across the province, and Innisfail facing an estimated 40 per cent cost increase for next year’s municipal election
Criminal harassment cases in Olds jump 425 per cent

Criminal harassment cases in Olds jump 425 per cent

A small number of neighbours account for the vast majority of those stats, Olds RCMP commanding officer Staff Sgt. Warren Wright and Protective Services Director Justin Andrew say
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