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Tidlund's autobiography a tale of unconditional love

Tidlund's autobiography a tale of unconditional love

"I wrote it to inspire people about change that is positive and you can make the best of it and life supports you." 
Cochranite spends time in lockdown creating homemade Zamboni

Cochranite spends time in lockdown creating homemade Zamboni

“Everybody’s got a lot of free time on their hand so I figured I would put it to good use,” Thompson said.
Ottawa announces nearly $60 million for protecting Wood Buffalo National Park

Ottawa announces nearly $60 million for protecting Wood Buffalo National Park

Monday’s funding announcement comes at the same time as Parks Canada submits the national park’s state of conservation report to UNESCO, almost one month behind schedule.
Pandemic pushed up timeline for long-sought EI review, Qualtrough says

Pandemic pushed up timeline for long-sought EI review, Qualtrough says

OTTAWA — Canada's employment minister says plans to revamp the employment insurance system have been put on a faster path thanks to COVID-19.
Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year

Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is to face at least two court challenges in the new year over its decision to rescind decades-old protections and open the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains to coal mining.
Police: Suspicious blast wounds 3 in Nashville on Christmas

Police: Suspicious blast wounds 3 in Nashville on Christmas

NASHVILLE — An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings and wounding three people. Authorities said they believed the blast was intentional.
Military bases struggling with personnel shortages, internal review finds

Military bases struggling with personnel shortages, internal review finds

OTTAWA — An internal review by the Department of National Defence has revealed Canadian military bases across the country are struggling with several problems, starting with severe shortages of personnel.
Airdrie baby overcomes cancer diagnosis in time for Christmas

Airdrie baby overcomes cancer diagnosis in time for Christmas

2020 has been a hard year for many. For the Meyers family in Airdrie, it’s been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
Injured wolf pup keeping up with Bow Valley pack

Injured wolf pup keeping up with Bow Valley pack

“In terms of a full recovery, it’s unlikely, but the pack is looking after this wolf and as long as that continues to happen, this wolf will probably likely continue to live and exist.”
RCMP continue to investigate fatal rollover at Columbia Icefields

RCMP continue to investigate fatal rollover at Columbia Icefields

While the RCMP collision analyst has completed a detailed inspection report, Alberta RCMP will wait until spring 2021 to provide an update to the public on the investigation.
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