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Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million into creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.
Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Investigators found instances of unprofessional conduct including invasive exams and improper medical equipment storage.
Calgary releases full investigation report of Bearspaw feeder main failure

Calgary releases full investigation report of Bearspaw feeder main failure

Hotspots included signs of microcracking, some areas of high chloride levels in the mortar, pitting and corrosion of pipes, and wire damage.
'Colossal back-tracking' on thermal coal export end date: environmental advocate

'Colossal back-tracking' on thermal coal export end date: environmental advocate

“Over the last two years, we've seen zero progress on the thermal coal export ban, and now we're seeing Canada move in the opposite direction by refusing to even assess the impacts of a major expansion of Canada's largest thermal coal mine,” said Julia Levin of Environmental Defence.
From broken neck to World Cup return: Alberta skier ain’t done yet

From broken neck to World Cup return: Alberta skier ain’t done yet

Recovered from a broken neck, Canmore's Kris Mahler returns to the World Cup with confidence.
Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple has brought its suite of artificial intelligence-based tools to Canada. The offering called Apple Intelligence can help readers proofread emails, change their tone and compile lists of key points to summarize the missive.
How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

The Conversation breaks down how "warm" spices became the key scents of winter holidays over hundreds of years.
Alberta's professional soccer team will play Mexico in Concacaf Champions Cup

Alberta's professional soccer team will play Mexico in Concacaf Champions Cup

Round one of the Concacaf Champions Cup will commence in February, with exact dates yet to be determined. 
Orphan Well Association confirms houses will be torn down in effort to contain methane leak in Bonnyville

Orphan Well Association confirms houses will be torn down in effort to contain methane leak in Bonnyville

“Based on our sampling to date, we are satisfied the area around the well remains safe and does not pose a risk to residents or the public."
BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point today but signalled a slower pace of rate cuts moving forward.
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