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'#Skoden' doc shows 'kind and gentle' side of unhoused Indigenous man who became a meme

'#Skoden' doc shows 'kind and gentle' side of unhoused Indigenous man who became a meme

In the early 2010s, a photo of the First Nations man — clad in a windbreaker with his fists up in a fighter’s stance, his gaze slightly vacant — spread across the internet.
Alberta lensman heads to 2025 Roller Derby World Cup

Alberta lensman heads to 2025 Roller Derby World Cup

This July, Walter Howor will serve as the official photographer for Team Canada at the Roller Derby World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria.
Alberta business wins big at World of Wheels

Alberta business wins big at World of Wheels

World of Wheels is a franchise that takes place across many North American cities including Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Winnipeg to name a few.
Alberta man has a personal stake in helping others restore memories

Alberta man has a personal stake in helping others restore memories

Mitchell Hall began by digitizing his own brother’s work and then helping others do the same so they don’t lose those precious memories, something he describes as losing his brother again.
Mistrial declared in world junior sex assault case

Mistrial declared in world junior sex assault case

The move comes just three days after the 14-member jury was chosen to hear the high profile case in a London, Ontario courtroom.
Farm trucking licence rolls onto new Alberta training path

Farm trucking licence rolls onto new Alberta training path

Class 1 Learning Pathway, which came into effect April 1, provides a partial exemption and restricted licence like the one instituted last year under the old system, Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen confirmed in an interview.
Mosque to open inside Alberta church

Mosque to open inside Alberta church

An opening ceremony will be held next week for the Sayyidah Aysha Islamic Center, which will operate inside Okotoks United Church. 
'Exceptionally large late season storm' needed to bring mountain snow levels in Banff, Kananaskis to normal

'Exceptionally large late season storm' needed to bring mountain snow levels in Banff, Kananaskis to normal

“We are experiencing not just warmer temperatures but greater extremes of flood and drought – sometimes in the same year."
Tyra's fate brighter after collective meeting between Drumheller organizations

Tyra's fate brighter after collective meeting between Drumheller organizations

The Town held a special meeting of council on Thursday, March 27, where council moved to discuss the future of the World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) with partner agencies Travel Drumheller and the Chamber.
Guilty pleas in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

Guilty pleas in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

Fueling Minds Inc. was charged in relation to the outbreak that started in September 2023.
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