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Roaming rate hikes, lack of flexibility leading to higher cellphone bills: experts

Roaming rate hikes, lack of flexibility leading to higher cellphone bills: experts

Experts say Canadian travellers face among the highest fees for international roaming on their cellphones after years of rate hikes by the country's largest carriers.
Photographer catches stunning northern lights over Banff

Photographer catches stunning northern lights over Banff

Colourful northern lights dance in night sky over the Canadian Rockies
U of A studies fake bees in Sturgeon County

U of A studies fake bees in Sturgeon County

Trees bring more hoverflies, the main pollinator of canola fields
Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

As online shoppers hunt for bargains offered by Amazon during its annual fall sale this week, cybersecurity researchers are warning Canadians to beware of an influx of scammers posing as the tech giant.
Young Alberta mom needs help to get lymphoma treatment in America

Young Alberta mom needs help to get lymphoma treatment in America

A 23-year-old Alberta mother of two young children hopes to get a potentially life-saving treatment in the U.S. but it could cost almost $1 million.
Canadian scurvy case raises questions over food insecurity

Canadian scurvy case raises questions over food insecurity

Canadian woman didn't have access to fresh food, study says.
Alberta cowgirl top earner at Canadian Finals Rodeo

Alberta cowgirl top earner at Canadian Finals Rodeo

Southern Albertan Bradi Whiteside won the top performer in barrel racing, breakaway roping at national event in Edmonton.
Police officer receives reprimand for database search on Alberta politician

Police officer receives reprimand for database search on Alberta politician

An officer in Lethbridge, Alta., has received a reprimand for improperly accessing information in a police database about former NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips.
Banff National Park backcountry area closed for Indigenous bison hunt

Banff National Park backcountry area closed for Indigenous bison hunt

Violators caught in an area closed for an Indigenous bison hunt could be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and face a maximum fine of $25,000.
High River RCMP find weapons, evidence of neglect at dog kennel

High River RCMP find weapons, evidence of neglect at dog kennel

A Foothills County man is facing weapons and animal neglect charges after police were called to a dog kennel near High River.
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