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Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada's two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes.
BBB: School's in, but here's three scams returning students should watch for

BBB: School's in, but here's three scams returning students should watch for

Watch out for imposters and don't shop on price along, the Better Business Bureau suggests for students returning to school next month.
UPDATE: RCMP find senior missing from Central Alberta supportive living home

UPDATE: RCMP find senior missing from Central Alberta supportive living home

Police said missing senior last met with his family on the evening of Aug. 24
RCMP looking for senior missing from Central Alberta supportive living home

RCMP looking for senior missing from Central Alberta supportive living home

75-year-old Duncan Williams has been reported missing and may be operating his 2002 maroon GMC Sierra with a white canopy
Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

Jana Cook has suffered from burnout twice in her professional career.
Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives

Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives

What to look for in a sustainable candle.
Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Al Simms and Bill Main have been buying, refurbishing and selling old guns for about a decade
After one failed attempt, stuffed lobster's cross-country hitchhiking adventure back on

After one failed attempt, stuffed lobster's cross-country hitchhiking adventure back on

A stuffed crustacean, who has become a viral sensation, is currently in Regina with the end of his cross-Canada journey imminent.
Alberta Olympian wows crowds at BMX track north of Edmonton

Alberta Olympian wows crowds at BMX track north of Edmonton

Red Deer native placed fifth in the women’s BMX final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 2 and visited a St. Albert track earlier this month.
Jasper re-entry: Pyramid Bench trails reopen for residents only

Jasper re-entry: Pyramid Bench trails reopen for residents only

Non-residents are not permitted to use these trails, with Parks Canada reminding the public that Jasper National Park remains under an area closure and is not ready to welcome visitors back.
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