Okotoks council is backing a campaign to improve provincial recycling regulations, though some say the Town’s efforts should be focused on securing funding for a water pipeline.
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Monthly Archives: August 2017
Edmonton to reinstate controversial right-turn lane in Jasper Avenue pilot
Edmonton officials are pulling back on a key piece of the Jasper Avenue pilot project after traffic studies showed drivers were having a hard time making a turn.
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Efforts to save the Autumn Lodge continue; ministers meet with residents
Efforts to save the Autumn Lodge continue as the group Friends of the Berwyn Autumn Lodge (FBAL) grows in numbers.
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Municipal inspection report released
City councillors have struggled with co-operation and respect as well as a long-term vision for St. Albert, according to a municipal inspection report released Tuesday.
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Water meter upgrades in Innisfail
The Town of Innisfail will be upgrading water meter reading systems at every residence and business in town over the next few months.
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Daycare opts to build in new location
After a seven-year battle, a daycare facility destined for Drake Landing will open in a different location.
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Coal towns look to renewable energy to fill void, but green jobs will be scarce
Alberta’s rural communities fearing devastating effects of coal plant shutdowns are looking to renewable energy to aid their struggling economies, but there are concerns wind and solar power will not generate long-term jobs.
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New bicycle course increases park usage
Black Diamond’s newest recreation attraction is gaining momentum as residents and visitors alike test their cycling prowess on a new bike course beside the arena.
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Canadian-owned refineries expected to register higher profits amid Gulf Coast disruption
CALGARY — Canadian-owned refineries are expected to register higher profits as more U.S. Gulf Coast facilities are shut down due to ongoing extensive flooding from what’s left of Hurricane Harvey.
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Edmonton power company to construct $182-million North Dakota wind farm
CALGARY — Edmonton-based Capital Power (TSX:CPX) says it has decided to go ahead with a $182-million wind farm in North Dakota.
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