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Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Adebayo Chris Katiiti, jailed for being a transgender man in Uganda, was brutally beaten as a child for wearing his brothers' clothes. He says moving to Alberta in 2016 saved his life.
If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

Canadians are told that they’re free to use the products of a company that has been publicly shamed and accused of representing a serious national security threat. What should the public take away?
Alberta MP pushes federal government to admit 62,000 hectares of dead pine in Jasper left standing before wildfire

Alberta MP pushes federal government to admit 62,000 hectares of dead pine in Jasper left standing before wildfire

Arnold Viersen said the Liberals had cancelled prescribed burns against the advice of Alberta Forest management experts
Edmonton Elks name Ed Hervey as general manager and VP of football operations

Edmonton Elks name Ed Hervey as general manager and VP of football operations

EDMONTON — Ed Hervey is returning to a front-office position with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL team says he's the new vice-president of football operations and general manager. Hervey was GM of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last season.
Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Alberta government announced Nov. 19 a multi-year study to explore the costs and value of constructing and operating a reservoir near Ardley and its impact on downstream communities
Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

According to an RCMP press release, the westbound pick-up collided with the commercial vehicle, resulting in injuries to both drivers. A 14-year-old passenger travelling in the pick-up was declared deceased on scene.
A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist

A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist

The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into the mainstream in recent years.
Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

A $4.5 million project will explore how queens and nucleus colonies can be over-wintered to avoid importing them.
Cremona man charged with attempted murder after attack Monday

Cremona man charged with attempted murder after attack Monday

An 86-year-old male and a 59-year-old female were seriously injured at Cremona home but are expected to survive
Central Alberta tenants forced out of home by AHS due to mould, sewer, no heat

Central Alberta tenants forced out of home by AHS due to mould, sewer, no heat

Sewage was being pumped out of the septic tank with a hose into a nearby field and the cistern that supplies water to the house had a buildup of algae.
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