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MLA Nally defends Alberta’s ‘cough medicine budget’ Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction minister says Budget 2026 balances fiscal restraint with record investments in education and health care amid population growth.

NEWS: MLA Nally defends Alberta’s ‘cough medicine budget’

Alberta Speaker suggests better behaviour Alberta Speaker Ric McIver told Alberta’s MLAs that he’d recently hosted Speakers from every province and territory in Canada.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Speaker suggests better behaviour

Addressing ‘social determinants’ reduces crime, Alberta NDP says “I do not care what the uniform is,” said Ellis, Alberta’s deputy premier and the member for Calgary-West. “I just want someone to show up for Albertans in their time of need.”

BEYOND LOCAL: Addressing ‘social determinants’ reduces crime, Alberta NDP says

St. Albert RCMP seek missing youth Police believe Dudak, who was last seen on Feb. 26 in St. Albert, may be in Edmonton.

NEWS: St. Albert RCMP seek missing youth

Injunction hearing that could renew Alberta teachers ability to strike underway EDMONTON — Alberta's teachers union was back in court today seeking an injunction against the province's back-to-work legislation last fall.

BEYOND LOCAL: Injunction hearing that could renew Alberta teachers ability to strike underway

Hundreds remember the lost children of Youville Hosted by the wîcêhtowin Youville team and St. Albert Métis District 11, the conference examined residential school history

NEWS: Hundreds remember the lost children of Youville

Recall petition against MLA Nally deemed unsuccessful Morinville-St. Albert MLA Dale Nally says he is not surprised the recall petition against him did not gather the required number of signatures.

NEWS: Recall petition against MLA Nally deemed unsuccessful

ICYMI: Six Small Alberta Towns You Need To Visit If You Love The Outdoors COOL WINTER GUIDE: Looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure in Alberta? You’re in luck. Here are six amazing Alberta towns that you need to visit if you love the outdoors.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Six Small Alberta Towns You Need To Visit If You Love The Outdoors #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

Feds to fund E3's lithium project in Alberta County up to $36.5 million Calgary company on track to be one of the first to commercialize production of battery-grade lithium carbonate in Canada at site southeast of Olds

BEYOND LOCAL: Feds to fund E3's lithium project in Alberta County up to $36.5 million

St. Albert actor honours Women's Day with monologue Maureen Rooney joins a 10-woman playwriting cohort reading their works at Script Salon's debut International Women’s Day Monologues for Women on March 8

NEWS: St. Albert actor honours Women's Day with monologue

3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests TORONTO — A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier.

BEYOND LOCAL: 3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests

Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn't blame physicians for delay Alberta Hospitals Minister Matt Jones says he doesn't blame doctors for the delay in a core initiative to address extreme pressures in the province's emergency departments.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn't blame physicians for delay

Global fusion band Delhi 2 Dublin celebrates 20 years with Arden Theatre stop Global fusion band Delhi 2 Dublin will bring its 20th-anniversary tour to the Arden Theatre on Friday, March 13, with a 7:30 p.m. performance celebrating two decades of genre-blending music and a renewed creative chapter for the group.

NEWS: Global fusion band Delhi 2 Dublin celebrates 20 years with Arden Theatre stop

ICYMI: There’s An Unreal Japanese Cafe Hidden In This Small Town Garden Centre COOL WINTER GUIDE: Nestled within an unexpected setting, this charming Japanese tea house offers a serene escape. Traditional wagashi sweets and carefully crafted teas transport you to the gardens of Kyoto—all while surrounded by the iconic Canadian Rockies.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: There’s An Unreal Japanese Cafe Hidden In This Small Town Garden Centre #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

Alberta’s Skylar Sieben trades track for bobsled, makes Olympic debut at Milano Cortina Cochrane's Skylar Sieben had been a track athlete at the University of Arizona when a coach approached her about trying out for bobsled. Years later, she made her Olympic debut at Milano Cortina.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta’s Skylar Sieben trades track for bobsled, makes Olympic debut at Milano Cortina

St. Albert Public debates recorded meetings Cites AI cyberattacks as risk

NEWS: St. Albert Public debates recorded meetings

Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time VICTORIA — British Columbia's major southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m. — and around 9:30 a.m.

BEYOND LOCAL: Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time

Alberta's Smith hopes failing recall petitions a sign people feel heard EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes failing recall petitions against members of her caucus mean Albertans are feeling heard.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith hopes failing recall petitions a sign people feel heard

Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while US stocks trim their sharp losses NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are leaping Monday with worries that the Iran war will clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, are swinging between sharp losses and a tiny gain.

BEYOND LOCAL: Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while US stocks trim their sharp losses

Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that's expected to turn the moon red.

BEYOND LOCAL: Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Clover! Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

NEWS: ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Clover!

Why are my knives so dull? Staying sharp with science, St. Albert knife experts share maintenance tips

NEWS: Why are my knives so dull?

ICYMI: Eight Enormous Roadside Attractions In Alberta That Are Each Weirder Than The Last COOL WINTER GUIDE: If you’ve ever driven across Alberta, you know that this province is a fan of big, huge roadside attractions. The best part? They're all as weird as can be.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Eight Enormous Roadside Attractions In Alberta That Are Each Weirder Than The Last #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel

St. Albert business incubator sees a changing of the guard Christine Spottiswood takes over as new head of NABI

NEWS: St. Albert business incubator sees a changing of the guard

St. Albert stars line up for Country Music Alberta Awards Nominees include Jacquie Daniels and the Blank Slates, Hailey Benedict, Dan Davidson, Aaron Goodvin, Brett Kissel and Greg Williamson

NEWS: St. Albert stars line up for Country Music Alberta Awards

Mysterium Duo's accordion concert travels through history Sir N. Antonio Peruch and Penny Sanborn perform a concert at St. Albert United Church with accordion music that spans four centuries

NEWS: Mysterium Duo's accordion concert travels through history

Nearly 1,400 traffic violations reported, RCMP Q3 report says St. Albert RCMP has begun reviewing policing priorities for the community.

NEWS: Nearly 1,400 traffic violations reported, RCMP Q3 report says

St. Albert RCMP seek missing male Whitehead was last seen on Feb. 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m.

NEWS: St. Albert RCMP seek missing male

Rotary honours community champs Six named Community Paul Harris Fellows

NEWS: Rotary honours community champs

Young St. Albert athlete picks up gold medal at Alberta Winter Games Peyton Malott said she was in shock at her gold medal win.

NEWS: Young St. Albert athlete picks up gold medal at Alberta Winter Games