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Adjustable wave is closer to reality for Southern Alberta river

Adjustable wave is closer to reality for Southern Alberta river

The Lower Kananaskis River will soon be getting even better for surfers and kayakers thanks to an adjustable wave environment.
Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

Government needs to better protect Canadians from unlimited exposure to toxic chemicals like lead and cadmium: Environmental Defence.
Doctor is not backing down; charging patients $1,500 annual fee

Doctor is not backing down; charging patients $1,500 annual fee

A Vancouver Island doctor plans to "de-enroll" from the Medical Services Plan and charge patients.
Rifle-wielding man shot at truck carrying girlfriend, movers

Rifle-wielding man shot at truck carrying girlfriend, movers

Suspect drove from Alberta to Greater Vancouver where he pulled a rifle out of a violin case and shot it two or three times.
NDP calls on province to act as more than 30 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at long-term care facility

NDP calls on province to act as more than 30 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at long-term care facility

So far, 26 residents and six staff have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 at the St. Paul Extendicare long-term care centre.
Danielle Smith faces renewed attacks in final Alberta UCP leadership debate

Danielle Smith faces renewed attacks in final Alberta UCP leadership debate

The perceived front-runner was criticized for her proposed Alberta sovereignty act and for leading a mass floor crossing.
Driver steers around ‘road closed’ sign into oncoming traffic, 4 devices at hand

Driver steers around ‘road closed’ sign into oncoming traffic, 4 devices at hand

Vancouver police pulled over a distracted driver and found four electronic devices on the front passenger seat, including three phones and a laptop.
Mamma bear, cub tranquillized, relocated out of Canmore

Mamma bear, cub tranquillized, relocated out of Canmore

After evaluating the situation, officers decided to immobilize and relocate the bears due to their proximity to roads and pedestrians.
Police raid at meth lab reveals children living in house

Police raid at meth lab reveals children living in house

Police in Greater Vancouver suburb seize opioids and methamphetamine, but what they find most concerning is numerous children at residence.
'Infectious smile and big heart': Family of man killed in random attack in shock

'Infectious smile and big heart': Family of man killed in random attack in shock

39-year-old man was stabbed in the hallway of the building where he lived in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood.
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