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Warning labels on individual cigarettes aim to deter kids, convert parents

Warning labels on individual cigarettes aim to deter kids, convert parents

Dozens of studies in Canada and elsewhere show the effectiveness of printing warnings on each cigarette, says one expert.
STARS transfers injured paraglider from Banff

STARS transfers injured paraglider from Banff

“We received an adult male patient who sustained injuries in a paragliding incident."
Understanding tradition through the non-traditional

Understanding tradition through the non-traditional

For Métis and Cree artist Morgan Possberg Denne, sometimes understanding and reclaiming culture must be done through non-traditional means. Their exhibition, Collecting Spaghnum Moss, explores the idea of relearning ancestral skills and re-establishing lost connections.
Cochrane restaurants participating in Alberta on the Plate this August

Cochrane restaurants participating in Alberta on the Plate this August

Dragon carrots, blue potatoes and red cloud beets – it’s time for foodies to load up their plates with some Alberta produce they may not have heard of before.
Teen who bit RCMP officer faces probation and community service hours

Teen who bit RCMP officer faces probation and community service hours

Justice calls June 8 incident “a dangerous assault”
Sturgeon County woman facing charges related to shooting near Bruce, Alberta

Sturgeon County woman facing charges related to shooting near Bruce, Alberta

Viking RCMP say they've arrested and charged a 22-year-old resident of Sturgeon County following a shooting near Bruce, Alberta on July 25.
Conservatives maintain fundraising lead over Liberals with $5M edge in second quarter

Conservatives maintain fundraising lead over Liberals with $5M edge in second quarter

The Tories raised nearly $8 million in donations from almost 47,000 contributors between April and June.
S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

“I'd say there's a little bit of, maybe, fatigue after such a strong run through last week,” Mahajan added, with markets appearing to take a breather on Monday.  
Calgary medical clinic faces deadline on plan to charge fees for faster doctor access

Calgary medical clinic faces deadline on plan to charge fees for faster doctor access

Alberta Health, in a letter sent Friday to the Marda Loop Medical Clinic, says if the clinic moves ahead as promised with the fees, an audit and investigation will begin.
'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018 when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the Humboldt Broncos' bus in rural Saskatchewan.
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