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There’s a lot of talk about suspending the federal gas tax. But how much are state gas taxes costing drivers?

Last: There’s a wine for every function, and every budget; but remember, you get what you pay for

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Function wines — the very thought of them conjures up images of mass-produced plonk that, at best, won’t offend anyone (except wine nerds like me, naturally). If there’s one advantage to inviting me to your wedding, it’s that the odds of the wine being passable go up exponentially. After all, you don’t want to have…

Penner: Hanging out in ‘The Hat’

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As per usual, Death Valley — my favourite mountain biking trail in the Medicine Hat area — didn’t disappoint. Sure, with the temperature approaching 30 degrees, she was a little toasty on the trail. But dipsy-doodling among the boulders, rolling over the rock slabs, and flying down the fantastic flow sections was, as always, a…

Opinion: Albertans becoming more wise to water risks from mining

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Coal Association of Canada president Robin Campbell said, “Polling consistently shows a majority support responsible resource development.” The source linked is an article reporting on a single poll commissioned by Northback, which aims to develop the Grassy Mountain coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass. Read More

Opinion: Many Crowsnest Pass residents back the coal mine in their backyard

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On Nov. 25, 2024, 72 per cent of my neighbours in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass voted yes to the metallurgical coal mine at Grassy Mountain. Turnout was 53.6 per cent, higher than in our last municipal election. Read More

Opinion: If Alberta wants to keep nurses, we need to support them after they enter the system

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During National Nursing Week — running May 11 to 17 under the theme The Power of Nurses to Transform Health — Albertans will rightly recognize the skill, compassion and dedication nurses bring to patients, families and communities every day. Read More

Opinion: Investing in mental health is essential to Calgary’s safety and future

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Calgarians want a city that is safe, healthy and resilient. Achieving that vision requires more than emergency response. It requires sustained investment in the community-based mental-health supports that prevent crises before they escalate, and ensure people receive the help they need at the right time. Read More

So, your data has been stolen. Now what?

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Nearly three million Albertans’ voter records exposed. No hackers. No sophisticated cyberattack. Read More

Kimberley Jordan leading launch of D3 Wild Roses All-Girls Baseball League

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A baseball league made up entirely of Calgary-area girls? Read More

Stormy weather hits Hawaii with closures, power outages

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