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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 6m

NEWS: Wanted man known to be criminally active in Red Deer County on the lam

Wanted man known to be criminally active in Red Deer County on the lam

RCMP's Oct. 8 #WantedWednesday campaign features William James Holub

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 25m

BEYOND LOCAL: Uphill battle to recruit, train to meet the promise of more Alberta teachers: Post-sec

Uphill battle to recruit, train to meet the promise of more Alberta teachers: Post-sec

ATA President Jason Schilling called the clause to hire 3,000 new teachers over three years a “drop in the bucket” compared to the number of teachers needed in Alberta.

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 38m

NEWS: Chinook's Edge School Division plans bus purchases

Chinook's Edge School Division plans bus purchases

Trustees given a transportation department update during the Oct. 7 meeting, commend outgoing members not seeking re-election

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 2h

BEYOND LOCAL: Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

Trump posted on social media in February that he wanted to revive the Keystone XL project, which would run Alberta crude oil down to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: Sundre museum celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Sundre museum celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Sundre and District Museum hosts numerous demonstrations, performances

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 2h

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition

Alberta's education minister says cutting government funding to private schools would only escalate the pressure faced by the province's strained public school system.

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 4h

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump's 'love language'

Alberta's Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump's 'love language'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Trump prefers to hear about what Canada can offer to help make America "even greater."

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: Innisfail names longtime firefighter as new chief

Innisfail names longtime firefighter as new chief

23-year veteran firefighter announced as leader of Innisfail Fire Department on Oct. 8

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 5h

NEWS: Olds' Catholic Women's League chapter celebrates 100 years

Olds' Catholic Women's League chapter celebrates 100 years

St. Stephen's Parish members, guests mark milestone anniversary of faith-based service group

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 8h

NEWS: Mountain View County election candidates talk challenges, opportunities

Mountain View County election candidates talk challenges, opportunities

Online forums saw the candidates answer questions submitted by the public on topics such as development, land use, conservation and taxation

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 11h

NEWS: Sundre U18 Huskies boast full roster for new season

Sundre U18 Huskies boast full roster for new season

Squad faced off against some of the Central Alberta Hockey League’s highest-ranked teams from last season in a couple of exhibition games

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 11h

NEWS: OCTOBER 8 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

OCTOBER 8 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

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Penhold man with arrest warrant charged in early morning Red Deer drug bust

Penhold man with arrest warrant charged in early morning Red Deer drug bust

43-year-old charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance and fail to comply with undertaking

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during probe of spring election

MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during probe of spring election

The Longest Ballot Committee targeted Poilievre's riding of Carleton in the April election before taking aim at the Alberta byelection in August.

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Suspected drug house in Olds shut down by Alberta Sheriffs

Suspected drug house in Olds shut down by Alberta Sheriffs

Property at 5222 42 Street, was court-ordered shut down for 90 days as of Oct. 7 and all individuals are banned from the property until Jan. 5, 2026

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Innisfail, Red Deer RCMP investigation leads to drug, weapons seizure and charges

Innisfail, Red Deer RCMP investigation leads to drug, weapons seizure and charges

Police executed a search warrant on Lucina Street in Penhold on Oct. 3

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: B.C.'s Dix says it is 'Canadian' to disagree with Alberta Premier Smith over pipeline

B.C.'s Dix says it is 'Canadian' to disagree with Alberta Premier Smith over pipeline

Danielle Smith says B.C. Premier David Eby's recent rejection of her pipeline pitch last week is "un-Canadian" and "unconstitutional."

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Sundre's building permit totals outpacing 2024

Sundre's building permit totals outpacing 2024

Value of building permits issued by end of August reached $7.75 million compared with $6.08 million last year

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers in Alberta striking for first time in 20 years

Teachers in Alberta striking for first time in 20 years

AU professor weighs in on historic trends and what's to come with the ATA strike

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Bowden municipal election candidates speak out at forum

Bowden municipal election candidates speak out at forum

Candidates face questions on support for small businesses, economic development, and their vision for the town’s future

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Premier in Ottawa to push for federal partnership on energy projects

Alberta Premier in Ottawa to push for federal partnership on energy projects

Smith met with Carney on Monday at the Ottawa airport, just before he boarded a plane to Washington, where he is to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta teachers' strike, biggest in province's history, enters day two

Alberta teachers' strike, biggest in province's history, enters day two

The last teachers’ strike was in 2002 and involved less than half that number, at 21,000.

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Defending NCHL champion Innisfail Eagles win season opener

Defending NCHL champion Innisfail Eagles win season opener

The Eagles senior men’s hockey team go on the road against league’s newest team Tofield Satellites and claim victory

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: OCTOBER 7 ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

OCTOBER 7 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

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The Albertan @thealbertan.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Foothills Natural Gas Co-op system failure affects over 500 customers

Foothills Natural Gas Co-op system failure affects over 500 customers

Some Mountain View County properties experiencing high levels of “rotten egg” smell associated with an Oct. 5 dump

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