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Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in a class-action lawsuit.
UPDATED: Banff Avenue reopened after water main break

UPDATED: Banff Avenue reopened after water main break

Banff's fire department is delivering water bottles to residents in Alpine Apartments, which has no water service while crews excavate and repair the water mains that broke earlier Thursday morning in frigid temperatures.
'Temporary' OB and surgery closures at Lac La Biche hospital near one year

'Temporary' OB and surgery closures at Lac La Biche hospital near one year

Low risk pregnancy support continues, but lack of specialized staff affects surgeries and high-risk natal care
Alberta senior questions driver's licence medical review process and cost

Alberta senior questions driver's licence medical review process and cost

While she has no doubt she will get her license again, she questions why a stranger should decide on her ability to drive based on the limited medical exam.
Alberta Minor Hockey coach suspended after cursing at referee

Alberta Minor Hockey coach suspended after cursing at referee

A Cochrane Minor Hockey Association coach is facing suspension after cursing at a referee at a hockey match Jan. 7.
Portion of downtown Banff roadway closed due to water main break

Portion of downtown Banff roadway closed due to water main break

Utility personnel and Banff fire crews are on scene of a water main break on Banff Avenue
Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

“Given the limited daylight hours this time of year, even a small delay could result in spending the night in the backcountry."
Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

A former St. Albert resident who had previously worked as a corporate lawyer in Edmonton has been formally disbarred by the Law Society of Alberta, nearly six years after he killed a teenaged girl in Edmonton while driving drunk.
Parks Canada putting brakes on Banff's pedestrian zone

Parks Canada putting brakes on Banff's pedestrian zone

Parks Canada is supportive of the pedestrian-friendly zone, but sidewalk restaurant patios and outdoor merchandise displays are against national park laws said Banff's National Park superintendent.
Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting St. Albert child

Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting St. Albert child

Complainant alleges abuse took place in family home
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