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First Nation to hold news conference about discovery of 'hundreds of unmarked graves'

First Nation to hold news conference about discovery of 'hundreds of unmarked graves'

The Cowessess First Nation says the number of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School will be the most substantial to date found in Canada.
Insect nests spotted in Two Hills area

Insect nests spotted in Two Hills area

Ugly nest caterpillars are likely the culprit of strange webbing seen along a fence line in the County of Two Hills.
UNESCO says industry, poor governance 'likely' endanger Canadian World Heritage site

UNESCO says industry, poor governance 'likely' endanger Canadian World Heritage site

Canada's largest national park is now so threatened by upstream development and divided governance that it likely meets the criteria to be placed on the list of World Heritage sites in danger.
Aggressive mama elk protecting newborn calves in Banff

Aggressive mama elk protecting newborn calves in Banff

“None of them have been contact charges this year so far, thank God, but the female comes flying in pretty quick with ears laid back and grinding her teeth, and then you realize there’s probably a calf hidden on the ground close by.”
'Life consuming': Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler's death

'Life consuming': Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler's death

LETHBRIDGE - Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against parents who were facing a third trial in the death of their toddler in southern Alberta.
Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks

Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks

Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks.
Alberta moving forward on two new plans to maintain river water quality

Alberta moving forward on two new plans to maintain river water quality

The Province of Alberta is proposing two new plans to monitor water quality on the North Saskatchewan, Battle, and Upper Athabasca rivers.
PHAC president rebuked, still doesn't produce documents on fired scientists

PHAC president rebuked, still doesn't produce documents on fired scientists

The federal Conservatives are asking that the Public Health Agency of Canada's offices be searched after a public shaming of the agency's president failed to persuade him to turn over unredacted documents related to the firing of two of the country's highest-security laboratory scientists.
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions

CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions

Data from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) shows its recent efforts to combat tax evasion by the super-rich have resulted in zero prosecutions or convictions.
Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics

Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics

Finlay Knox books ticket to Tokyo with Canadian record in 200m IM at trials
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