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Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Alberta government announced Nov. 19 a multi-year study to explore the costs and value of constructing and operating a reservoir near Ardley and its impact on downstream communities
Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

According to an RCMP press release, the westbound pick-up collided with the commercial vehicle, resulting in injuries to both drivers. A 14-year-old passenger travelling in the pick-up was declared deceased on scene.
A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist

A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist

The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into the mainstream in recent years.
Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

A $4.5 million project will explore how queens and nucleus colonies can be over-wintered to avoid importing them.
Updated Grade 7 to 9 career and life management curriculum has ‘great potential’: Calgary professor

Updated Grade 7 to 9 career and life management curriculum has ‘great potential’: Calgary professor

Alberta’s updated career and life management (CALM) curriculum for junior high students has “great potential” for students to explore different career paths and acquire financial skills, according to a Calgary professor.
Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January

Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January

Only one crossing in Alberta will be affected -- the facility at Del Bonita -- where hours will be 9 to 5, seven days a week, beginning January 6.
Southern Alberta couple wins $2M lotto, plans to retire

Southern Alberta couple wins $2M lotto, plans to retire

“We can both officially retire now,” King said. “It feels shocking and over the top.”
CFLPA signs historic health tech partnership with company founded in Alberta

CFLPA signs historic health tech partnership with company founded in Alberta

Unify.Health, founded by Okotokian Cameron Fietz, has signed a historic 20-year partnership with the Canadian Football League Players’ Association to address the health and safety needs of athletes with the first medical record platform controlled by athletes.
Canada Post strike spells trouble for small businesses headed into holiday season

Canada Post strike spells trouble for small businesses headed into holiday season

A Canada Post strike that has stopped mail delivery across the country has the small business community worried.
RCMP urging drivers to avoid Hwy. 2 south of Calgary

RCMP urging drivers to avoid Hwy. 2 south of Calgary

Highway south of Calgary is in poor condition with major delays in the area, say police.
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