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A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.
Alberta transportation minister says photo radar cuts aren't a safety risk

Alberta transportation minister says photo radar cuts aren't a safety risk

Alberta’s transportation minister Devin Dreeshen says the last three municipalities that removed it actually saw fewer collisions.
Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike

Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike

The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.
Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate in the legislature and are set to become law.
Coyote expert to talk about coexistence

Coyote expert to talk about coexistence

In her presentation entitled Living with Coyotes, Dr. Shelley Alexander will explore coyote behaviour and our everyday encounters with them.
Union says layoffs not expected at Cargill's High River plant

Union says layoffs not expected at Cargill's High River plant

Cargill plans to cut five per cent of its workforce after revenue fell year-over-year
Bicyclist charged after man struck by shovel in Northern Alberta town

Bicyclist charged after man struck by shovel in Northern Alberta town

When police arrive, they determined "the victim was out on the sidewalk by his residence and the suspect rode by on his bicycle, and the shovel he was carrying struck the victim." 
Disability group has to remove crosswalk in Northern Alberta town months after painting it

Disability group has to remove crosswalk in Northern Alberta town months after painting it

Criss Schaffrick says loss of crosswalk a blow for Barrhead's disabled population who felt a sense of ownership over province's first-ever disability flag crosswalk
Alberta poet speaks on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

Alberta poet speaks on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

Athabasca University’s newest writer in residence sheds poetic light on pain of the past and present
Bow Valley College in Calgary creating new lab space for veterinary office assistant program

Bow Valley College in Calgary creating new lab space for veterinary office assistant program

A 15-week program at the downtown Calgary Bow Valley College location teaches administrative skills to people interested in working in veterinary clinics. These skills include financial management, veterinary computer software, client care and handling techniques.
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