1+ week, 1+ day ago   (91+ words) The Deerfoot Sportsplex in Siksika Nation will be closed to the public and staff on Sept. 8 for scheduled pressure testing of new carbon dioxide piping. The facility is expected to reopen to the public on Sept. 9, provided the testing is…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (827+ words) Alberta will ban solar panels from landfill disposal beginning Oct. 1 and introduce a $14 environmental fee on new panels covered by the province’s recycling program to help fund collection and recycling. Alberta special ballot request deadline changed to Sept. 25 Ottawa plans…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (185+ words) Strathmore Foothills Advocacy in Motion (FAIM) has received more than $18,000 from the Strathmore Seed Holes FORE FAIM Golf Tournament. A cheque presentation took place Tuesday, with FAIM receiving a total of $18,750.35. “Our heartfelt thanks to the Strathmore Seed team, the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (572+ words) Ottawa plans to keep the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel suspended through Jan. 31, 2027, extending a temporary measure that was set to end next week. Alberta reports 1,090 new K-9 teachers as school year begins Special ballot requests surge ahead of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (221+ words) A recent online poll suggests the Canada-U.S. trade dispute is influencing how some residents shop, with avoiding U.S.-made products and buying Canadian goods among the most common responses. The poll, which was featured on our homepage, asked respondents how the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (143+ words) Chestermere residents will have another transportation option, as long as they have a library card. The Chestermere Public Library is introducing a new Borrow a Bike program for residents with a valid library card. The program is offered in partnership…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (709+ words) The Alberta government says reports from school boards indicate 1,090 new kindergarten-to-Grade 9 teachers have been hired for the start of the school year through its $200-million Class Size Reduction Grant. Special ballot requests surge ahead of Alberta referendum Average Alberta auto…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1184+ words) Alberta’s average full-coverage auto insurance premium climbed 8.7 per cent in 2025 to $1,903, according to the province’s auto insurance regulator. The Automobile Insurance Rate Board’s (AIRB) 2026 Market and Trends Report puts the 2024 average at $1,751. Future Alberta rebates could avoid separate application process…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (402+ words) The Manitoba government has announced more than $100 million in tariff-related supports, including several measures aimed directly at helping farmers and agri-businesses manage growing trade uncertainty. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said the province is focusing on improving access to capital and…...