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Four marathons, 176,000 steps and thousands of dollars raised

Four marathons, 176,000 steps and thousands of dollars raised

An Alberta man ran four marathons in less than two days, and has so far raised $5,800 for the Red Cross to support relief efforts in Ukraine.
Dr. Verna Yiu out as president of Alberta Health Services

Dr. Verna Yiu out as president of Alberta Health Services

Opposition accuses government of using Yiu's removal to appease UCP extremists ahead of Kenney leadership vote.
Kenney says federal greenhouse gas targets are 'nuts'

Kenney says federal greenhouse gas targets are 'nuts'

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling Ottawa's federal emissions plan that was tabled in the House of Commons last week "nuts," and is pledging to fight it "with everything we've got.
Foothills County continues fight to get out of regional metropolitan board

Foothills County continues fight to get out of regional metropolitan board

As a town and county leave the regional board that discusses issues for areas surrounding Calgary, another county said they also want out because rural voices in the group are dwindling.
Canmore Folk Festival announces its 2022 lineup

Canmore Folk Festival announces its 2022 lineup

The Canmore Folk Festival is returning after a two year hiatus with some big names in music.
Police union defies ban on thin blue line symbols: Calgary Police Commission

Police union defies ban on thin blue line symbols: Calgary Police Commission

The Calgary Police Commission says a union that represents city police officers has distributed countless thin blue line patches and pins in defiance of a recently announced ban against them being worn on duty.
Program connects with rural LGBTQ+ students

Program connects with rural LGBTQ+ students

LGBTQ+ students in rural schools can face a more hostile school climate and are less likely to have school resources and support than in urban schools. Research also shows that teachers in smaller communities are less likely to consider their schools safe for their LGBTQ+ students.
New Grassi Lakes, Nordic Centre bus route to begin in 2024

New Grassi Lakes, Nordic Centre bus route to begin in 2024

“The goal is to create a transportation option to get into the park to one of the busiest areas of Kananaskis and do that in a way that can give people access to the park without having to park as much,” said Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon about a plan for a free transit route between the Canmore Nordic Centre and Grassi Lakes day-use areas by 2024.
Ways to help your grocery bill not inflate with inflation

Ways to help your grocery bill not inflate with inflation

Meat, dairy, fruit: Canadian market prices are climbing across the board, pushing up grocery bills and forcing some households to find new ways to make ends meet. Here are some tips on how to keep your food costs down.
Birds nesting 25 days earlier due in part to global heating

Birds nesting 25 days earlier due in part to global heating

Studies have found that spring melt, plant flowering, and bird migration dates have all advanced in recent years due to warmer spring temperatures caused by global heating, a study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology found.
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