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Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives

Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives

What to look for in a sustainable candle.
Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Al Simms and Bill Main have been buying, refurbishing and selling old guns for about a decade
After one failed attempt, stuffed lobster's cross-country hitchhiking adventure back on

After one failed attempt, stuffed lobster's cross-country hitchhiking adventure back on

A stuffed crustacean, who has become a viral sensation, is currently in Regina with the end of his cross-Canada journey imminent.
Alberta Olympian wows crowds at BMX track north of Edmonton

Alberta Olympian wows crowds at BMX track north of Edmonton

Red Deer native placed fifth in the women’s BMX final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 2 and visited a St. Albert track earlier this month.
Jasper re-entry: Pyramid Bench trails reopen for residents only

Jasper re-entry: Pyramid Bench trails reopen for residents only

Non-residents are not permitted to use these trails, with Parks Canada reminding the public that Jasper National Park remains under an area closure and is not ready to welcome visitors back.
Alberta NDP health critics raise concerns about health campus in Airdrie

Alberta NDP health critics raise concerns about health campus in Airdrie

NDP heath critic Dr. Luanne Metz calls public and private health centre planned for Airdrie, a slippery slope
Alberta man with FASD serving 'A life sentence in increments':

Alberta man with FASD serving 'A life sentence in increments':

Northern Alberta man wracks up 16 convictions since December, but his 'significant challenges' are making rehabilitation a difficult task.
Alberta kickboxers will compete in Greece this fall

Alberta kickboxers will compete in Greece this fall

Jamie Verville, Terell Jonasson to compete in amateur kickboxing competition for Team Canada
PHOTOS: Warriors race at the second Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation Indian Horse Relay Racing

PHOTOS: Warriors race at the second Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation Indian Horse Relay Racing

The second annual Mînî Thnî Indian Relay Race was held at the racetrack near Goodstoney Rodeo Centre in Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation on Aug. 17.
Pup Bus a global hit for Southern Alberta kennel

Pup Bus a global hit for Southern Alberta kennel

Escape to the Country is a popular retreat for dogs and cats south of Calgary
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