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Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

An Alberta long distance runner is going to take on whatever mother nature throws at him this weekend to raise funds for the Red Cross to support their efforts in Ukraine.
Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Canada's oil and gas industry remains in the dark about exactly how much it will be required to reduce its emissions in the coming decade, though a sweeping new plan unveiled by Ottawa on Tuesday suggests the goalposts will be ambitious.
Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

The Town of Banff is investigating a cybersecurity attack of its computer systems that happened March 19. There is no evidence of misuse of the information but the investigation is ongoing.
Airdrie BMX racer excited to compete for Team Canada this season

Airdrie BMX racer excited to compete for Team Canada this season

A Southern Alberta teen is excited to be racing for the National BMX team. “I think I cried a bit – just tears of happiness because oh my goodness, I had finally made it,” said 16-year-old Abygale Reeve, of Airdrie.
Calgary's Top 7 over 70 impressive at any age

Calgary's Top 7 over 70 impressive at any age

You've probably heard of the top 40 over 40, but a Calgary group has named their top 7 over 70 - an impressive group who haven't let aging slow them down.
Continuing care changes include enhanced oversight: Alberta Health minister

Continuing care changes include enhanced oversight: Alberta Health minister

New legislation includes a provision giving the government the ability to impose administrative monetary penalties if an operator or provider is not compliant with minimum requirements
Kenney continues fight against federal carbon tax

Kenney continues fight against federal carbon tax

UCP will introduce a motion in the legislature Monday to make plea to feds not to increase carbon tax on April 1.
Canada the first country to celebrate Year of the Garden

Canada the first country to celebrate Year of the Garden

The 2022 Year of the Garden celebration kicked off the first day of spring – March 20.
Parks Canada planning massive fireguards

Parks Canada planning massive fireguards

Parks Canada is taking steps to protect communities in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park from out-of-control wildfires.
STARS podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon, and Spotify

STARS podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon, and Spotify

Mission Ready is a podcast that takes listeners deep inside some of STARS's most harrowing and fascinating missions.
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