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Alberta Green-lights MEG Energy Project

Government’s approval of the MEG Energy Surmont development plan shows its commitment to supporting investment by moving projects forward in Albertans’ best interests. This is an important step in the approval process, as it allows MEG Energy to proceed to the next stages of development, including making a final investment decision and applying for other…
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Planet Waves Horoscopes: September 16 – 23, 2019

Aries You seem to be blessed at present with unusually clear insights into where you’re headed and what you want. If you wish, you can pursue a fairly single-minded course and probably span a large distance in a short period of time. That said, it will be useful to double-check your route for any potential…
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Travellers’ Advisory: Overnight Work on 212 Avenue Interchange

Crews are installing overhead signs and completing other work for the Deerfoot Trail interchange from Sept. 12 to Sept. 26 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. During this time, travel may occasionally be limited to one lane in each direction to accommodate the work. Detours, lights, signs and traffic controls will be in place. Construction…
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Okotober Fest

Okotober Fest is back! Saturday, October 19 – 4 to 8pm This year, the popular event is moving over to the Okotoks Art Gallery and has some new breweries participating! Pricing this year is $20, and includes: Admission to the event for 1 person 2 sample mugs 2 beer drink tickets The rationale behind each person having…
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Andrew Scheer Launches Campaign to Help You Get Ahead

A new Conservative government will put more money in your pocket for you and your family Trois-Rivières, Quebec – When Canadians go to the polls on Oct. 21, only the Conservative Party of Canada will have a trustworthy plan to put more money in your pockets so you can get ahead. Today, Andrew Scheer, Leader of…
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AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Ideas for School Snacks

Your children are starting back to school this month, and you need healthy ideas for lunches and snacks. Remember that some schools don’t allow nuts or peanuts because of allergies. Offer children water when they’re thirsty, and vegetables and fruit instead of juice, even if it’s 100-per-cent juice. Choose these healthy snacks every day: Fresh…
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Help Us Dance Our Socks Off!

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What You Need to Know About the Canadian First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a big catch: It’s a loan you have to repay with a share in your home’s growth in value. by Tamar Satov The federal government launched a new national program on September 2, 2019, that it says will help thousands of families across the…
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Nominate an Outstanding Community Volunteer

The deadline is drawing near, but Albertans still have time to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. “Volunteers across the province generously give their time and talents to make life better for Albertans. If you know of an extraordinary person making a difference, please nominate them for a Stars of Alberta award.…
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How an Employment Program for Homeless Adults Both Challenged and Confirmed My Biases

By Abe Oudshoorn First off, a confession of a personal bias: I haven’t had a lot of time for employment-focused programs within the homeless serving sector. For sure I respect the work of training and employment readiness programs in a sector of its own, but my experiences working front-line leave me with the general impression…
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Young Transplant Recipient gets 3-D Models of his Damaged Heart

U of A project helps families, patients and medical trainees visualize congenital heart defects. By GILLIAN RUTHERFORD, University of Alberta When Mason Thomas needed a heart transplant at age six, he asked to see his damaged heart so he could understand what was wrong with it, but the old organ was discarded after the surgery.…
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Voting: What Does Faith Have to Do with It?

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RCMP Turner Valley Detachment – Janitorial Service Contract

The RCMP, Turner Valley detachment, is seeking tenders for janitorial services contract. Interested parties may obtain a Tender Package through the following internet address: www.buyandsell.gc.ca GETS Reference No.: PW-19-00887411 The successful contractor and their employees will be required to obtain a valid RCMP Departmental Security clearance. The successful contractor must adhere to all safety rules,…
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Griffin Valley Ranch: the Last Ride

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From My Bookshelf: Things We Never Said

By Lynn Willoughby Things We Never Said ~ Nick Alexander This novel has an interesting format. It is written in the present tense – where Sean is struggling with the recent death of his beloved wife Catherine. While she was undergoing chemo treatments, Catherine had left a series of 29 photographs and a cassette to…

