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The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan -- but says the actuary has not provided an estimate on how much Alberta should get.

The utility rates, which will eventually double, are meant to cover increasing water and sewer costs, due mainly to aging infrastructure, and fund a new water treatment plant.

"We do have an absence of information, but there isn't an uncertainty about the services that need to be delivered from January to June."

Canada Post is set to start accepting commercial letters and parcels as it works to get back to normal operations following a month-long strike.

Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year.

Scam has recently made its way to Alberta after existing in Ontario for the last two years

"We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time."

Alberta recorded a modest decline in homicides with 115 reported in 2023, down from 119 in 2022.

The Mayor’s Special Award is the highest possible recognition that can be bestowed by the Municipality of Jasper. Each year, council receives nominations and reviews all submissions, and the mayor has the honour of presenting them.

"How many times has this topic been an election issue or the subject of a high-level report to council? Yet it seems we’re about to kick empty air again."