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Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report

Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report

A new report analyzes Canada's contribution to a global problem and how the country might help fix it.
Nurse practitioners set up practice in four Northern Alberta towns

Nurse practitioners set up practice in four Northern Alberta towns

Four independent nurse practitioners are now practicing in the Lakeland region, seeing patients in Cold Lake, Two Hills, Vegreville, and Vermilion.
Traffic on Highway 2 being redirected near Bowden

Traffic on Highway 2 being redirected near Bowden

Southbound Highway 2 traffic being redirected as Olds RCMP on scene of collision on Nov. 27
Alberta town in the running for first ever Canadian moon rover name

Alberta town in the running for first ever Canadian moon rover name

The Canadian Space Agency is asking Canadians to weigh in on the best name for the first-ever Canadian rover on the Moon, and Athabasca made the shortlist for the historic robot. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, everyone from Beaver Creek, Yukon to St.
Rural Albertans with disabilities positioned to benefit from accessibility legislation, NDP says

Rural Albertans with disabilities positioned to benefit from accessibility legislation, NDP says

Accessibility limitations can be particularly acute in rural Alberta because of travel distances, limited infrastructure and the centralization of services in larger centres, said Marie Renaud, the NDP’s community and social services critic.
'Swiftcouver': Giant Vancouver sign altered ahead of Taylor Swift's arrival

'Swiftcouver': Giant Vancouver sign altered ahead of Taylor Swift's arrival

Vancouver is entering its Swift Era.
After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

It's good sign for ski resorts across B.C. and into Alberta's foothills — including in Banff and Lake Louise, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says.
Society repairing historic church receives financial boost

Society repairing historic church receives financial boost

County of Barrhead councillors approve St. Aidan's Community Church of Glenreagh and Bloomsbury Society’s Community Grant Policy grant request to offset costs of repairing 111 year old church
Hinton RCMP seize $25,000 in drugs, arrest two on trafficking charges

Hinton RCMP seize $25,000 in drugs, arrest two on trafficking charges

The traffic stop led to the discovery and seizure of over 1,000 grams of methamphetamine, 145 grams of cocaine and one litre of GHB.
Canada may add more resources at the U.S. border after tariff threats: minister

Canada may add more resources at the U.S. border after tariff threats: minister

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is considering a number of measures at the American border, including additional resources.
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