Life on a highway: What it’s like for southern Alberta communities divided by a major thoroughfare | Unpublished
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Life on a highway: What it’s like for southern Alberta communities divided by a major thoroughfare

January 18, 2026

CBC News has been travelling to small towns across Alberta, hosting conversations about local successes and challenges. Highways are a recurrent theme — a boon to businesses and tourism, but also a safety concern.



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