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Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports in Alberta

Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports in Alberta

"If it's allowed to keep going forward unchecked, it would be the largest thermal coal mine in Canadian history."
WATCH: Famous grizzly bear The Boss causes stir in Canmore neighbourhoods

WATCH: Famous grizzly bear The Boss causes stir in Canmore neighbourhoods

Confirmed to be bear No. 122, the roughly 28-year-old famous male grizzly bear was first spotted in Harvie Heights but had moved into Canmore around 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final push across a handful of states on eve of Election Day.
No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union

No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union

Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage.
Athabasca man accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring officer, gets bail

Athabasca man accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring officer, gets bail

Glen Morin, 62 of Athabasca County, is charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm, flight from a police officer, fail/refuse to provide a breath sample, failing to stop after an accident causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault of a police officer.
Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory

Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory

A new documentary contains a new theory about the identity of the elusive creator of bitcoin.
How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta spokesperson says the program exists for people who can't afford the current rent costs, but don't qualify for subsidized rent.
Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

A BC study found infant mice infected with a mild virus don’t develop leukemia. Could this work for humans?
Hundreds of vendors will be at Millarville Christmas Market

Hundreds of vendors will be at Millarville Christmas Market

The eight-day market returns Nov. 7 to 10 and Nov. 14 to 17 at the Millarville Racetrack grounds.
Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

An Alberta man has put out a call on Facebook to add to the 750 feet of lights already decorating his house.
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