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Calgary-area Tories vow to keep province's spending in check
A handful of under-40 fiscal hawks within the Tory caucus are uniting--worried about the province's financial management and long-term vision --and pledging to hold their own deficit-ridden government to account in the legislature.
Lotteries levy the tax when we buy a dream
WE buy lottery tickets only partly because we are duped by government advertising into thinking that we might actually win.
Flax farmers worried about future
A flax field in Saskatchewan at harvest time. Prairie flax farmers are worried they will be forced to undergo costly testing to regain their soured reputation with Europe.
Woman hurt in Veteran's Blvd. collision
A woman was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a crash on Veterans Blvd.
Repeat lotto winner hits big one
He had already won four other lottery prizes - including two $1-million payouts - but Seguro Ndabene appears to have finally hit it really big.
Alberta recreational facilities get federal funding
The federal government is funding eight projects that will strengthen recreational infrastructure in Southern Alberta communities.
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Calgary's gang slayings tops in nation in 2008
Calgary had the nation's highest metro rate for gang-related slayings last year--a contributing factor to the rise in the national homicide rate for 2008 -- a report from Statistics Canada has revealed.
Man arrested in Airdrie following death of baby
The Calgary Police Service's homicide unit arrested a man in Airdrie last week following a two-year investigation into the death of a Calgary baby.
H1N1's second wave gathers momentum
Jennifer Barry gets her H1N1 flu shot in Airdrie, Alberta, Oct. 27, 2009. The total of known deaths in Canada related to complications from HIN1 to 96.
Calgary-area man wants a judge to legitimize his fifth lottery win
It will be up to the courts to decide if a Calgary-area man's amazing run of lotto luck will continue.
Taxis jostle over business in Airdrie
The number of taxis in Airdrie, just north of Calgary, has quadrupled in the last two years, prompting a cab owner to call for regulations.
Public views proposed transit routes
A transit open house held Saturday at Genesis Place confirmed the desire of city residents for a new and improved transit system, but at what price? The majority of those who showed up at the open house were excited to take a look at the proposed new city routes, the proposed inter-city system between Airdrie and Calgary and even what the buses ...
Calgary man charged with manslaughter in baby's death
CALGARY a ' Police have charged a Calgary man with manslaughter in the death of a four-month-old baby in 2007, officials said Friday.
Rocky View schools crowded; strains reported in Airdrie, Chestermere
As Calgary prepares to open nine new schools next fall, increasingly cramped classrooms in Airdrie and Chestermere have the Rocky View school division calling on the province to start addressing space constraints outside Calgary and Edmonton city limits.
Danielle Smith wins Wildrose Alliance leadership
Calgarian Danielle Smith has won the Wildrose Alliance leadership, defeating Calgary chiropractor Mark Dyrholm.
Revitalized farmer's market a local hit
As Candice Kolson reflected on her debut as manager of the revamped Airdrie Farmers Market, one significant observation came to mind.
Raiders name new business manager
Georganne Dupont will join the Prince Albert Raiders as business manager, starting Oct.
Mountie who admitted sexually assaulting teen will receive bravery medal
The Governor Generala s office says an Alberta Mountie who has admitted sexually assaulting a teenage girl will still receive a national award for bravery.
Wild storms spawn several twisters
It was a wild night of wet, windy weather across southern Alberta with tornadoes swirling near highways, sparking fear among motorists.