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Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

With climate change expected to worsen wildfires in the future, some firefighters say gruelling labour conditions and associated mental health challenges are taking a toll on the workforce. 
Clothing with a past — and a story

Clothing with a past — and a story

Cam Rooney has launched Wild North Trading Co. in Black Diamond’s oldest building.
Tornado tax relief approved for seven Mountain View County landowners

Tornado tax relief approved for seven Mountain View County landowners

50 per cent of the total owed for the municipal portion of property taxes cancelled for tornado victims
Kimberly-Clark pulling Kleenex tissues from store shelves in Canada

Kimberly-Clark pulling Kleenex tissues from store shelves in Canada

Kimberly-Clark's move away from selling Kleenex tissues to Canadian consumers will let the company focus on its slew of other brands, including several that remain unscathed for now. 
University students struggling to find housing in Calgary and other cities

University students struggling to find housing in Calgary and other cities

The University of Calgary's Students' Union said it has heard from many students facing challenges, including some who are forced to live in the far corners of the city where they are poorly served by transit.
Renewables pause in Alberta affecting 118 projects worth $33 billion, think tank says

Renewables pause in Alberta affecting 118 projects worth $33 billion, think tank says

"Renewables seemed like a natural progression for energy generation," he said. "It always felt like the future for me."
Study explores recreationalist behaviour on unofficial Kananaskis trails

Study explores recreationalist behaviour on unofficial Kananaskis trails

“It’s not about laying blame anywhere because I think we all use undesignated trails from time to time, but it’s understanding what pushes more of us towards that unofficial trail use.”
Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products

Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products

"Canada believes that these measures are not scientifically supported and have the potential to unnecessarily disrupt trade in the North American market."
Almost half of all Foothills 911 calls are accidental

Almost half of all Foothills 911 calls are accidental

New Emergency SOS feature on smartphones and smartwatches is inadvertently dialing 911.
Calgary man facing terrorism charges related to TikTok video hires new lawyer

Calgary man facing terrorism charges related to TikTok video hires new lawyer

Court documents show Hussein is accused of posting a TikTok video in May that contributed to or facilitated terrorist activity for al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.
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