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'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021

'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021

CALGARY — A world-famous annual rodeo that survived the Great Depression, two world wars and a devastating flood seven years ago was felled by a microscopic virus this year and will have a different look if it's allowed to go forward in 2021.
No criminal charges for southern Alberta police in 'Star Wars' storm trooper arrest

No criminal charges for southern Alberta police in 'Star Wars' storm trooper arrest

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The force appears to be with police officers in southern Alberta who took a young woman wearing a "Star Wars'' storm-trooper costume to the ground last May.
Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

CALGARY — An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.
Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder

Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder

Outdoor lensman braves the elements to follow his passion.
United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor

United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor

EDMONTON — An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government's announcement on parks its first major policy defeat.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory — A stream of marching bands joyously paraded through Bethlehem on Thursday, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened Christmas Eve celebrations in the traditi
Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

The Canadian Press asked some of the people we interviewed in recent weeks for their thoughts on what the past year has taught them.
Celebrating Christ’s birth in the midst of a pandemic

Celebrating Christ’s birth in the midst of a pandemic

Faith leaders continue to lead during holiday season
Canada and U.K. make stopgap deal to avert tariffs after Brexit

Canada and U.K. make stopgap deal to avert tariffs after Brexit

Canada and Britain conduct about $29 billion in trade each year, according to the federal government, with the U.K. ranks as Canada's third-biggest export market.
New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand

New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand

“As soon as I left the Canadian Forces, my release date, the doors shut behind you,” Jardine told The Canadian Press in an interview on Tuesday.
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