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Barrhead nurse didn't live to see her namesake clinic in Malawi open

Barrhead nurse didn't live to see her namesake clinic in Malawi open

Raine’s Clinic celebrated six months of operation in Malawi, Africa, but the Alberta woman who was the namesake behind the clinic passed away before it opened.
Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs.
SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship on Saturday, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.
BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

In a released decision, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) concluded that there was no improper action or inaction by police in the matter of a death in the Airdrie RCMP cells on June 7, 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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