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Alberta's transportation minister says the province plans to learn from an Ontario court ruling that found a law seeking to remove some Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional.

Devin Dreeshen says Alberta will be watching the case with interest, especially since Ontario's government plans to appeal the ruling. 

Dreeshen says being the second province to go down the same path is helpful, as it gives Alberta the opportunity to analyze the "good and bad" parts of Ontario's legislation.

Nick David wants his shop to feel like an auto dealership from the good old days.

“You should be able to walk in, talk to me about your truck, have a cup of coffee and come to the back where I’ll show you exactly what’s going on,” he says. “I want it to feel like an old dealership.”

A High River restaurant is serving as a filming location today (July 30).

Knee Deep Bar and Grill is closed for the day while a film crew shoots on-site.

The business announced the closure on Facebook but did not name the production.

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Silage is one way to preserve harvested forage for use throughout the rest of the year. The underlying principle of making silage is allowing bacteria to multiply and produce acid – specifically acetic acid.   

A former deputy premier's petition to have Alberta declare that its official policy is to remain in Canada can start rolling out across the province.

Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.

Submitted by Thomas Lukaszuk, a former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, the petition is for a policy proposal asking people: "Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?"

Canvassers have three months to gather around 294,000 signatures on the petition.

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector. 

A young soccer player playing in the High River Minor Soccer Association could be cast in an ad.

According to Tony Walker, his son Mason is part of the Youth Athlete of the Year competition that will see the winner in a Sports Illustrated ad.

"Mason's been well involved in soccer over the years, and for a 12-year-old, he's overdeveloped for his age. Like, he plays with older kids." Walker explains. "There was an opportunity to be a nomination for this contest, and they only take so many nominations."

Southern Alberta community leaders met with Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs to discuss concerns impacting the region and a collaborative way forward.  

On July 24, Minister Dan Williams met with representatives from MLA Chelsae Petrovic’s office, the MD of Willow Creek, along with the Towns of Nanton, Claresholm, Stavely, and Fort Macleod.  

The mobile mammography program provides free breast cancer screening in 120 communities across Alberta.

Screen Test’s mobile unit is scheduled to visit Taber from Aug. 13 to 21, with a stop in Diamond Valley from Sept. 3 to 6.

Women aged 45 to 74 with no noticeable breast problems or symptoms are encouraged to get screened every two years and can book a mammogram without a referral or requisition.

According to AHS, regular mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.