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'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

Wexit-like organization that put the billboard up is asking for donations to help make "West Canada" the 51st American State
Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor moving forward while paying it forward

Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor moving forward while paying it forward

Ryan Straschnitzki, 25, was recently honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for making meaningful contributions to his community.
No damages reported after earthquake shakes parts of Alberta, B.C.

No damages reported after earthquake shakes parts of Alberta, B.C.

Earthquakes Canada says some Alberta and B.C. residents may have felt the ground shake Thursday morning. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was detected roughly 63 kilometres northeast of Grande Cache, Alta.
Alberta county singer cracks top 8 in Canadian SiriusXM contest

Alberta county singer cracks top 8 in Canadian SiriusXM contest

Okotoks musician Brettyn Rose is a semi-finalist is SiriusXM Canada Top of the Country contest, where $25,000 and big opportunities are on the line.
The rise of the finfluencer: Explosion of financial advice on social media comes with big risks for young Canadians

The rise of the finfluencer: Explosion of financial advice on social media comes with big risks for young Canadians

More and more Canadians — especially young people — are taking investment advice from social media. 
The federal government must revisit its approval of a popular weed-killer, court says

The federal government must revisit its approval of a popular weed-killer, court says

In a decision issued Tuesday, Justice Russell Zinn gave Health Canada six months to reassess the health risks of glyphosate — the most heavily-used pesticide ingredient in Canada.
Security for Kananaskis Country G7 Summit 'ready to respond swiftly to any situation'

Security for Kananaskis Country G7 Summit 'ready to respond swiftly to any situation'

“I can’t talk a lot about the security envelope, but we’re aiming for the least amount of impact on people,” said an Integrated Safety and Security Group spokesperson.
Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith removed her government's deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.
Alberta doctor denounces Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response report

Alberta doctor denounces Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response report

Dr. Michelle Warren “100 per cent” agrees with medical profession colleagues who panned the report as peddling anti-science misinformation
Ottawa buys bird flu vaccine for those at risk, such as farm workers exposed to virus

Ottawa buys bird flu vaccine for those at risk, such as farm workers exposed to virus

The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of a bird flu vaccine as a proactive measure, pointing to guidance that says high-risk people should be prioritized for the shot, such as farm workers exposed to infected animals.
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