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Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emily Reed lost her younger sister Jessica more than 10 years ago. For much of the last decade, she’s visited Jessica’s Twitter page to help “keep her memory alive."
Airdrie illustrator brings characters to life in new children’s book ‘Flip Flop Flapjack’

Airdrie illustrator brings characters to life in new children’s book ‘Flip Flop Flapjack’

Having previously showcased her artistic talent and passion for the Calgary Stampede through adorning local business windows with her art, Bruglemans-LaBelle's creative journey has now taken an exciting turn as she embarks on the realm of children's literature.
The likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts

The likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts

There's a two-out-of-three chance that the world will temporarily hit a key warming limit within the next five years, the United Nations weather agency said Wednesday.
Doll clubs a place to share treasured childhood memories

Doll clubs a place to share treasured childhood memories

Doll clubs offer history, camaraderie and workshops, but mostly a shared love of all things doll.
Inquiry into entirety of Canadian sport system called for at parliamentary hearing

Inquiry into entirety of Canadian sport system called for at parliamentary hearing

Anne Merklinger says the safe sport issues that have plagued Canadian athletes recently are the result of larger problems that deserve to be put under a microscope.
At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

NEW YORK (AP) — At 81, Martha Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up. Stewart has been chosen as one of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit cover models, the magazine announced Monday.
Chestermere preparing to host first ever carnival next month

Chestermere preparing to host first ever carnival next month

Excitement is in the air as the City of Chestermere is preparing to put on a carnival event in the lakeside city for the very first time this June.
Tips to transition from working-from-home to in-person

Tips to transition from working-from-home to in-person

Heading back to the office? Here are a few tips to ease the transition.
St. Albert students get ready to vote

St. Albert students get ready to vote

Student Vote helps train youths for the real thing.
Rainbow crosswalk to be added downtown Westlock for Pride month

Rainbow crosswalk to be added downtown Westlock for Pride month

Thunder Alliance, FCSS partner to paint crosswalk June 18.
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