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Captured bear cub helps Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation raise over $100,000

Captured bear cub helps Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation raise over $100,000

A wildlife rehabilitation facility north of Calgary has fund raised $100,000 after taking in a bear captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween.
Airdrie receives $1 million to prevent gun and gang violence

Airdrie receives $1 million to prevent gun and gang violence

This investment will help address the root causes of crime, supporting community led projects for young people involved in gangs or who are at risk of joining them.
Four charged almost a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Four charged almost a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Four people have been charged, including one with first degree murder, after a woman’s body was found near a highway east of Okotoks last March.
Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

MONTREAL — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is announcing a two-year cap on international student admissions.
Alberta Scotties set to take place in St. Paul this week

Alberta Scotties set to take place in St. Paul this week

Starting on Monday, the Clancy Richard Arena in St. Paul will begin its transformation from a hockey rink into a curling rink, as the community gets ready to host the Sentinel Storage Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Royal Tyrrell Museum enjoys record breaking year in 2023

Royal Tyrrell Museum enjoys record breaking year in 2023

More than half a million people visited Alberta's most famous dinosaur museum last year.
Blind skiers blazing trails in Kananaskis

Blind skiers blazing trails in Kananaskis

“You put your two skis in those tracks and start to ski and you lean heavily on the solidness and the stability of those tracks.”
New rules for RCMP officer's use of cannabis is they must be fit for duty

New rules for RCMP officer's use of cannabis is they must be fit for duty

OTTAWA — The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work.
Five Alberta teams agree to terms to join the BCHL

Five Alberta teams agree to terms to join the BCHL

A handful of Alberta Junior hockey teams come to terms with newly formed B.C. league in 2024-25
Flight delayed? Baggage lost? Here's how to apply for compensation

Flight delayed? Baggage lost? Here's how to apply for compensation

Chad Rose was slated to take an afternoon flight from London, Ont., to Ottawa when WestJet cancelled his trip the day of. The airline put him in a taxi to Toronto's Pearson airport during rush hour for an evening departure instead.
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