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Naming mountains used to be a hobby for David Jones.

Through the 1970s, the passionate climber and guidebook author would sit atop peaks in Alberta and B.C.'s mountain range, often with a climbing partner, and they would write down made-up names, all to be sent to the government to have them officially recognized.

"That's Hitchhiker, because there's a pick with a little thumb on the back. And that's Whiteface, because there's a big white scar on it," Jones offers as examples.

"We just scribbled the names on a map."

On Friday, Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a series of new, strategic measures for workers and businesses in those sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions including the agriculture sector.

The Prime Minister talked about a new strategy to transform our economy to one that is more resilient to global shocks. 

Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved public charging stations will slow in the coming years.

When Julien Kos drove to Moncton earlier this year, his plan heavily relied on charging his vehicle at a mall while getting a quick bite. 

Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling.

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform.

Editor Dr. Shannon Charlebois says even though betting sites say they're only for people 19 years of age and older, youth are being inundated with advertising that equates enjoying sports with betting.

The Venue in downtown High River is a hub for arts, music and culture in town.

They're hosting some special events during September to celebrate the province's Culture Days.

It got underway on Saturday with some local artists showcasing their displays and offering up teaching moments with spectators.

The handmade art market ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This Sunday night, they celebrate with the season-ending Gratitude Concert for volunteers who've helped out so much over the summer.

Politicians and hockey stars are mourning the loss of hockey legend and former federal politician Ken Dryden, who passed away Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer.

Dryden, 78, was a Hall of Fame goaltender who won six Stanley Cups backstopping the Montreal Canadiens as well as minding the cage during Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.

Air Canada flight attendants have massively rejected the employer's wage offer following a vote on a new contract that ended Saturday.

Flight attendants at Air Canada wrapped up voting at 3 p.m. ET  on the tentative new contract, with 99.1 per cent voting down the airline's wage offer. 

The airline says the wage portion will now be referred to mediation as previously agreed to by both sides.

The Servus Credit Union's High River Half-marathon, 10k, 5k and kids run event in George Lane Park went off without a hitch on Saturday.

It's also the 25th anniversary of the run and walk held in support of Foothills Advocacy in Motion, also known as FAIM.

Hundreds of runners came out to High River and were greeted with warm weather, music, pancakes and smiles.

The run is a fan favourite for runners as it's one of the rare half marathons that's run on a flat course.

Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender whose long resume in and out of hockey included six Stanley Cup victories and helping backstop Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

A key member of the Montreal Canadiens' 1970s dynasty, Dryden's career in the spotlight was only just getting started when he retired from the game — and while at the top of his own game — in his early 30s.