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As the snow flies in Alberta RCMP offer some tips for winter driving

As the snow flies in Alberta RCMP offer some tips for winter driving

Some areas of Alberta possibly seeing total accumulations of five to 10 centimetres before the snow ends Monday night
I’m loading up on these five seasonal fruits and vegetables, and you should be too

I’m loading up on these five seasonal fruits and vegetables, and you should be too

Vegetables and fruit contain a protective mix of vitamins, minerals, fibre and thousands of phytochemicals that, together, dampen inflammation, fend off harmful free radicals and support immunity
Alberta government promises 250 modular homes for Jasper residents displaced by wildfire

Alberta government promises 250 modular homes for Jasper residents displaced by wildfire

“When people have a place to call home, they can better cope with all of life’s pressures and challenges.”
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global study

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global study

A new international study co-authored by a Canadian researcher says climate change is contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths than in previous decades.
Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

The report says five major catastrophic events — a Calgary hail storm, flooding in Quebec and Ontario, a wildfire in Jasper, Alta., and winter storms across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan — combined to outpace annual losses in every year on record, including 2016, the year a wildfire tore through the community of Fort McMurray. 
Focus on feet and local needs has helped reduce amputations due to diabetes significantly, researchers say

Focus on feet and local needs has helped reduce amputations due to diabetes significantly, researchers say

Research shows about 85 per cent of all diabetic limb amputations could be prevented with adequate screening and rapid limb-saving treatments
Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week

Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week

British Columbia's political landscape is far from settled following an election that has yet to produce a clear winner, with recounts set for two key ridings that could determine who forms the next government.
Airdrie's Aaron Sluchinski joins curling legend Kevin Koe's team

Airdrie's Aaron Sluchinski joins curling legend Kevin Koe's team

Airdrie-based curler Aaron Sluchinski, formerly the eponymous skip of Team Sluchinski, who defeated Alberta curling legend Kevin Koe in the Alberta Provincial Championships and represented Team Alberta in the 2024 Brier, has joined Koe as the team's second.
Alberta sculptor receives Alberta Order of Excellence

Alberta sculptor receives Alberta Order of Excellence

Cochrane’s most famous sculptor, Don Begg, has been awarded province’s highest honour.
Cochrane Fire Services takes part in joint operation to seek out missing persons along Bow

Cochrane Fire Services takes part in joint operation to seek out missing persons along Bow

3,572 people have been reported missing in Calgary region this year. Approximately 0.17 per cent remain unaccounted for.
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