Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can access publicly funded mammograms by next year.

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Airdrie's Dave's Gift Society hosting Crafting for Community market Proceeds from the event, taking place May 2 and 3, go towards improving mental health and creating spaces where people feel connected and supported.

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Irricana prioritizes community well-being with new assessment team Irricana Mayor Coleen MacLeod is experiencing a full-circle moment as Irricana prepares to launch its first comprehensive social needs assessment since she personally conducted the last one over two decades ago.

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Alberta's Smith says province will do away with twice-a-year time change EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes. Smith told Postmedia that the province plans to stick with daylight time year-round.

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Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban Alberta schools and government officials are keeping a close eye on a potential social media ban for kids under 16 from Ottawa.

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Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province.

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Hundreds of vendors make up Airdrie Home and Lifestyle Show The trade show, hosted by the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce, ran on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, at Genesis Place.

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Library Link: The Heart of APL is National Volunteer Week As National Volunteer Week approaches this April, the Airdrie Public Library is taking a moment to celebrate the dedicated individuals who serve as the heartbeat of the institution.

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Airdrie observes 75th anniversary of Battle of Kapyong The 2nd Battalion of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry prevented a defeat in the Korean War between April 22 and 25, 1951.

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COMMENTARY: What's in the name? The phrase "go back to your country" is a common tool of prejudice, but for those on the receiving end, the irony is often found in the speaker's inability to even say their name correctly.

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Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed EDMONTON — Sexual assault charges against a self-styled spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed after the Alberta prosecution service said it conducted a thorough review of the file and determined it was unable to proceed with the charges.

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Airdrie doctor retires after four decades of treating patients like family In an age of clinical interactions, Dr. Al Raghavji’s 40-year career in Airdrie stands as a testament to the old-school, compassionate care of a true community physician.

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Airdrie RCMP and Sheriff fugitive apprehension team execute joint forces operation A mix of RCMP and Sheriff officers hit the streets to conduct investigations and arrest fugitives across Airdrie.

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Conservative motion to increase access to addictions treatment goes to committee A unanimous vote in the House of Commons on April 15 progressed Bill C-231 to the committee stage for further study and possible amendments before it becomes law. The conservative private member's bill would allow judges to refer youths charged or convicted of crimes to addictions treatment and delay sentencing until the treatment is completed.

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New leadership at the Airdrie & District Community Foundation marks a decade of service Inspired by the power of perpetual donations she witnessed in her youth, Kelly Boudreau has taken the helm of the Airdrie & District Community Foundation to continue its mission of local philanthropy.

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Airdrie seeks approval for major wastewater pipeline connection to Calgary Residents directly affected by a proposed wastewater pipeline between Airdrie and Calgary have exactly one month to submit formal statements of concern to provincial regulators.

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Proposed bylaw changes aim to simplify rules for Airdrie secondary suites Homeowners in Airdrie may soon see clearer rules for secondary suites following new recommendations from a city standing committee.

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Canada-wide warrant leads to arrest in CrossIron Mills stabbing investigation A man is in stable condition and a suspect is in custody after a robbery and stabbing occurred during a meeting to sell cell phones at CrossIron Mills.

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Airdrie Teen Speeds Towards Racing Success 16-year-old Berlyn Mckay of Airdrie is used to the pressure, but she’s stepping up her racing intensity this season with a faster car and bigger goals.

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DayBreak Community Church Set to Host its 4th Kids Clothing Exchange A local church is fostering a spirit of sustainability and support by hosting a massive free clothing exchange for children aged zero to 12 in Airdrie.

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Alberta's governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election EDMONTON — Alberta's governing United Conservatives are looking to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries — a move the Opposition NDP calls a cynical backdoor scheme to rig the October 2027 general election.

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Nakiska ski resort in Kananaskis announces plans for summer operation The ski resort's proposed summer operations include a mountain coaster, lift-serviced mountain biking trails, a network of hiking trails and sightseeing activities.

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Alberta producers sound alarm over high fertilizer prices Alberta producers say fertilizer prices are more of an issue than the temporary federal fuel tax cut

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RCMP shooting after high-speed chase at Canada-U.S. border 'necessary and reasonable' CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says there will be no charges after the death of an American man following a dangerous high-speed pursuit at the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta., last year.

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Airdrie begins collecting data for comprehensive community 'safety' project Following recent updates to the Alberta Police Amendment Act, Airdrie is moving forward with a mandatory safety plan designed to foster deeper collaboration between the community and law enforcement.

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Former Bowden correctional officer charged for smuggling contraband for inmate lover Olds resident arrested April 15 faces a charge of breach of trust by a public official

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Alberta looks to replace highway welcome signs with province-shaped placards EDMONTON — Tourists, truckers and others travellers could soon be greeted by new Welcome to Alberta signs when they cross into the province.

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Cleanup underway after pipeline spill at Imperial Oil lease near Cold Lake Imperial Oil has confirmed that up to 850,000 litres of bitumen emulsion were released from a pipeline at its lease area northwest of Cold Lake earlier this month.

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