A non-authorized group is operating in Nanton, using a town logo
There is a group of people trying to do business in Nanton, even though they aren't authorized to do so.
The Town of Nanton took to Facebook to let people know that the firm "Net Zero Solar Home" is using the Town of Nanton logo without the proper authorization.
They aren't licensed to legally operate in town, so the Town is asking people who they approach for business to report the firm and pass along any information, such as photos of business cards.
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Provincial and federal governments announce new funding for 4-H programs
The federal and provincial governments have just announced new funding for 4-H Alberta.
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership's (Sustainable CAP) Resiliency and Public Trust initiative, $731,000 will be provided over the course of five years to fund three of their programs.
The funding will benefit the Intro to 4-H program, the Agriculture Safety and Mental Health Workshop, and the Spring Senior Symposium.
Okotoks firefighters bitten by the FireFit bug after competing in national championship
Three Okotoks firefighters made their mark at the FireFit Championships earlier this year.
The FireFit Championships are a series of physical challenges undertaken by firefighters, all donning their turnout gear.
It's been going on annually for over 25 years, with competitors from every province and territory in Canada, as well as the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, Germany, England, and the Middle East, according to the event's website.
HTA Knights move on to the Provincial Semi-finals
The HTA Knights have officially moved on to the Provincial Semi-final after beating the Medicine Hat Hawks 44-10 in the Quarter-finals on Saturday (Nov. 9)
The Knights opened the scoring with a touchdown pass from Declan Lyth to Seth Poelzer. The reigning MVP from the Canada Cup, Poelzer added another touchdown a few drives later.
Fusarium Head Blight a key concern for farmers ahead of new growing season
Prairie farmers should be on the lookout as a disease known to cause issues in a variety of crops is a key concern.
That's why experts are asking producers to keep a close eye out for the signs that the disease might be in their fields.
Crops Extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Eileen Beaton talks about the disease.
Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.
In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.
Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered "assurance" that the rebate would be tax-free.
Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.
One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect's court.
"I don't see a whole lot of friends of Canada in there," said Fen Hampson, a professor of international affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa and co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations.
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