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Cold snap sees Central Alberta cat rescues under pressure

Cold snap sees Central Alberta cat rescues under pressure

Kitten found in St. Albert dumpster one of many abandoned or surrendered during the last few week.
Military launches formal proceedings against more than 900 unvaccinated troops

Military launches formal proceedings against more than 900 unvaccinated troops

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says proceedings have been launched against more than 900 Canadian Armed Forces members for refusing to get vaccinated, though none have yet been forced to hang up their uniforms.
When an ADHD diagnosis is actually something else

When an ADHD diagnosis is actually something else

Little known developmental co-ordination disorder, or DCD, co-occurs with its well-known counterpart around 50 per cent of the time.
Cleaner air could prevent 1.8 million deaths a year, study suggests

Cleaner air could prevent 1.8 million deaths a year, study suggests

Changes, like green transport, would have an effect says Central Alberta expert.
Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has confirmed Shane Doan as the general manager of Canada's men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Claude Julien has been named head coach.
Netflix upping U.S., Canada prices with competition growing

Netflix upping U.S., Canada prices with competition growing

NEW YORK — Netflix is raising prices for its video streaming customers in the U.S. and Canada, less than a year and a half since its last price increase , as competition from other streaming services increases.
Imperial Oil continues to innovate bitumen extraction while reducing environmental impact

Imperial Oil continues to innovate bitumen extraction while reducing environmental impact

By 2023, the first phase of Imperial Oil’s Cold Lake Operations SA-SAGD expansion project is anticipated to be operational and capable of producing 15,000 barrels per day while reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions.
National Police Federation want to keep RCMP in Alberta

National Police Federation want to keep RCMP in Alberta

Police union holding info sessions against provincial force
Vulnerable in B.C. and Alberta approached to take COVID-19 vaccines for others

Vulnerable in B.C. and Alberta approached to take COVID-19 vaccines for others

Homeless and vulnerable people in British Columbia and Alberta have been approached with offers of payment to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by those attempting to fraudulently get a vaccine card.
Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

HALIFAX — Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough, a political trailblazer who paved the way for women in politics, died Saturday in Halifax at the age of 77. Her family confirmed McDonough's death after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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