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• Country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89

  Stonewall is credited with the first “live” album recorded at the Ryman Auditorium, with his Recorded Live at the Grand Ole Opry album in 1971.

• Alberta subsidies slashed ahead of affordable child-care program

  Weeks before Alberta introduces the first phase of the federal affordable child-care program, child-care operators across the province are being told subsidies to low-income families are being cut.

• Stoney Nakoda Language Resources Launched to Preserve Indigenous Language

  "Language is a cornerstone of human identity, and it is a critical element in the continuation of Indigenous culture, customs, and global linguistic diversity"

• Calgary's Bear Clan looking for Christmas hamper donations

  The group is looking for more perishable items this year such as turkey, ham chicken, wild meat etc.

• QEII reopened after numerous crashes near Carstairs

  Detours were in place but significant delays were expected and motorists were encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

• Fortis working on restoring power to areas of Southern Alberta

  "Our crews continue to work on restoration and we have mobilized crews from other areas of the province to assist"

• 2021 Angel Tree Christmas Campaign launches in Lethbridge

  "After last year, during COVID, we knew the need was going to be great. Many people weren’t working, many people had been out of work, and we had people who came to us in need who had never been in need before. Our guess for this year, is we think it’s going to be similar to last year.”

• Cochrane RCMP seek public assistance in relation to Stoney Nakoda fire

  "They were able to put out the fire without any damage to nearby residences, but the house itself was a total loss," says RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff

• Expanding COVID-19 booster to all Albertans 18-plus

  "Expanded availability of third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will help Albertans increase their protection against COVID-19"

• Alberta to tighten rules on photo radar

  “Photo radar should only be used for traffic safety – not as a cash cow to squeeze extra money from Albertans"

• Wildfire burning west of Nanton

  "Evacuees are safe to return home at this time. Residents in the area between Highway 533 and Chimney Rock Road are on standby to be evacuated again should winds shift. Be prepared to evacuate on short notice"

• Crews to close Section of Highway 93 between Jasper and Banff due to Winter Storm

  “Between 50-80 cm of snow is expected between Tuesday, Nov 30 and Thursday, Dec. 2,” According to 511 Alberta

• Alberta confirms first Omicron variant COVID-19 case

  “I believe we have some very good infrastructure where we can detect this in its early days and slow its spread,” explained Dr Deena Hinshaw

• MNA Members That Need Mental Health Help

  You can get up to 12 hours free with professional counselling as a member of the Metis Nation of Alberta.

• A list of winners at the 2021 CCMA Awards

  Attendees, including performers, presenters, their teams and guests had to be fully vaccinated to be part of the events. The CCMA awards return to Calgary in 2022!

• Calgary to host the 2022 CCMA awards

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

• Tantoo Cardinal receives Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

  Created in 1992, the awards are presented annually to "Canadians whose accomplishments have inspired and enriched the cultural life of our country"

• Telus Sparkle Sparkle returns for 2021

  The family-friendly event runs from Nov. 25 to Jan. 2, 2022.

• How to prepare your kids for the COVID-19 vaccine

  Kids can play an interactive game where they fight “COVID-zilla,”, while parents can watch numerous videos with tips from experts on how to make getting the shot as easy as possible.

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