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• Winter conditions continue in Banff National Park

  Heavy snowpack and cooler than average conditions in Banff National Park has "extended winter" in the region.

• Missing Alexander First Nation woman's phone tracked to BC

  Morinville RCMP said 26-year-old Samantha Auigbelle was last seen on May 21 at approximately 11 p.m. leaving her home on foot.

• Government of Alberta announces funding to combat violence against two-spirit people

  The financial assistance is intended to help establish strategies to improve safety and inclusiveness.

• Alberta welcomes dogs to patios

  Alberta restaurants, bars and coffee shops no longer need approval from an Alberta Health Services public health inspector to welcome dogs on their patios.

• Alberta Crime Stoppers receives provincial funding

  A Province-wide crime prevention task force will be created

• Community Food Drive set for this weekend in Cochrane

  Residents are being asked to leave their donations in a reusable bag or recyclable box on the doorstep by 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 28.

• Betty Ann Little Wolf to receive Lethbridge College Honorary Degree

  "Betty-Ann’s story is inspirational as a survivor, an educator, a mother, a leader and a Kaa’ahsinnoon to our community. Her warmth and care for those around her is unending and our college is enriched because of the support she gives us all.”

• AHL's Stockton Heat is relocating to Calgary next season

  “Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation have appreciated the partnership with the City of Stockton since our arrival in 2015,” said Heat general manager Brad Pascall

• Mayors of Calgary and Edmonton place friendly playoff wager

  The losing city council will also donate either to Kids Council Care in Calgary or the Kids with Cancer Society in Edmonton.

• 19 of 50 critical care beds now open in Alberta

  "These beds are staffed with new registered nurses, health-care aides, unit clerks, respiratory therapists and other allied health-care professionals who will keep those beds open when needed."

• Pope Francis apologizes for the Catholic Church's involvement in the residential school system

  If you are a former residential school student in distress, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419, or the Indian Residential School Survivors Society toll free line at 1-800-721-0066.

• Kendra Fequet hopes to share culture and knowledge with new dreamcatcher business

  With hopes of re-connecting with her Indigenous background, Kendra has started to create Dreamcatchers.

• Calgary Hitmen show off "Every Child Matters" Jersey

  “I’m so proud of the jersey and what the game has turned into, all aspects, I always say it’s more than just a hockey game,” - Siksika Health CEO, Dr. Tyler White.

• Moccasins for Markers Campaign Underway

  Bonnie McGilvery Pasqua is the creator of the group and would like to tell her story through Moccasins

• Calgary to host the 2022 CCMA awards

  The 2021 awards show took place in London Ontario and the 2020 event was held virtually 

• Calgary's Country Thunder set to make 2022 return

  Headliners include Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line and Lee Brice.

• Alberta government hoping to help with BC floods

  Alberta is doing their part to help out with the current floods happening west of the province in British Columbia

• Siksika Nation voting on massive land claim deal

  The band has not said what its plans will be for the money from the settlement, if approved by nation members in December.

• Alberta vaccine record with QR code now required for November 15th

  Those who do not have a smart device or choose not to create their digital code can get a paper copy from a local registry agent office or by calling 811

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