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Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

The mountain town’s coal mining history dates back to 1883, but since its last operations ceased in 1979, it has become more synonymous with tourism.
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 60 pounds on average, when combined with intensive diet and exercise, a new study shows.
'Unbearable severe pain': Victoria woman opts for private hip surgery in Alberta

'Unbearable severe pain': Victoria woman opts for private hip surgery in Alberta

B.C. resident Tracy Porteous added $28,000 to her mortgage to get the surgery at a private clinic in Alberta
After 55 years, Central Alberta postal worker hangs up her mailbag

After 55 years, Central Alberta postal worker hangs up her mailbag

Dozens attend fond farewell to celebrate Sharon Jackson, a dedicated mail delivery person who once found the recipient of a letter simply titled 'grandma'.
Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract

Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract

TORONTO — Canada's largest private-sector union says workers at General Motors Co. have a new three-year collective agreement, with 80.5 per cent of them ratifying it in a vote held online and in person.
VIDEO: Ontario man sets sail on his giant pumpkin

VIDEO: Ontario man sets sail on his giant pumpkin

'It floats!': Aiming to break a Guinness World Record today, avid gardener Brent Rouble is attempting to paddle at least 63 kilometres along the St. Marys River and towards Hilton Beach in his giant pumpkin
New PlayStation controller aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

New PlayStation controller aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car around the “Gran Turismo” racetrack on the PlayStation 5.
Alberta model takes part in Milan Fashion Week

Alberta model takes part in Milan Fashion Week

One local girl’s runway modelling dream recently came true as she walked the runway in Milan’s Fashion Week.
Alberta receives federal money over four years to help fight gender-based violence

Alberta receives federal money over four years to help fight gender-based violence

CALGARY — The Alberta government is to receive $54 million in federal funding to develop and deploy a 10-year plan to end gender-based violence in Alberta.
Feral horse count in Bighorn past population threshold

Feral horse count in Bighorn past population threshold

“We won’t ever allow a horse to go to a slaughterhouse again.”
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