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Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at a Canadian Rogers Sugar refinery is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.
'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it’s time to embrace a “no-brainer” provincial program.
Sundre RCMP looking for missing teen

Sundre RCMP looking for missing teen

Missing teen, last seen in the Sundre area, may have travelled to the Cochrane or Calgary area
Orphaned bear cub captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween making great progress

Orphaned bear cub captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween making great progress

Black bear cub climbing, wandering and eating well at Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation.
Vigil planned for Northern Alberta woman missing since Oct. 5

Vigil planned for Northern Alberta woman missing since Oct. 5

Organizers hope candle-light event will help find 54-year-old Rose Simonelis of Plamondon.
Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Canmore residents need to make almost $14 more per hour to make a living wage compared to the second most expensive place to live in Alberta - Jasper.
Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets Westlock man 15-day sentence

Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets Westlock man 15-day sentence

Westlock man pleaded guilty to assault on a peace officer Nov. 8
Semi truck driver charged with drunk driving on Alberta highway

Semi truck driver charged with drunk driving on Alberta highway

A Saskatchewan truck driver has been charged with impaired driving after allegedly trying to reverse a semi-tractor trailer on an Alberta highway.
Kananaskis avalanche death stark reminder of hazard at season start

Kananaskis avalanche death stark reminder of hazard at season start

“This terrible tragedy is a reminder to anyone going out into the backcountry to exercise caution, carry essential rescue gear (a probe, shovel and beacon) and always check for avalanche conditions before and during their trip as risk can change rapidly.”
12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species

12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species

Stacker compiled 12 times wild animals have adopted others of a different species.
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