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Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

Woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest: police watchdog

The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the convoy protest in Ottawa was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation.
New wildfire information applications launched

New wildfire information applications launched

Provincial app will show where wildfires are burning, how big they are and the cause of the fire.
Anonymous donor comes through for Thunder family gravestones

Anonymous donor comes through for Thunder family gravestones

A Northern Alberta family who suffered double tragedy two years ago will be able to mark deceased family member's graves thanks to an anonymous donor.
Remains believed to be those of missing Didsbury man

Remains believed to be those of missing Didsbury man

The remains of a missing Central Alberta man have been found and the RCMP's Southern Alberta Serious Crimes Branch is investigating.
Researchers use innovative techniques to study endangered black swifts

Researchers use innovative techniques to study endangered black swifts

Declining black swift population in the Banff area has prompted some unique research methods to determine what the secretive birds are eating.
Dr. Verna Yiu out as president of Alberta Health Services

Dr. Verna Yiu out as president of Alberta Health Services

Opposition accuses government of using Yiu's removal to appease UCP extremists ahead of Kenney leadership vote.
Kenney says federal greenhouse gas targets are 'nuts'

Kenney says federal greenhouse gas targets are 'nuts'

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling Ottawa's federal emissions plan that was tabled in the House of Commons last week "nuts," and is pledging to fight it "with everything we've got.
Police union defies ban on thin blue line symbols: Calgary Police Commission

Police union defies ban on thin blue line symbols: Calgary Police Commission

The Calgary Police Commission says a union that represents city police officers has distributed countless thin blue line patches and pins in defiance of a recently announced ban against them being worn on duty.
Program connects with rural LGBTQ+ students

Program connects with rural LGBTQ+ students

LGBTQ+ students in rural schools can face a more hostile school climate and are less likely to have school resources and support than in urban schools. Research also shows that teachers in smaller communities are less likely to consider their schools safe for their LGBTQ+ students.
Ways to help your grocery bill not inflate with inflation

Ways to help your grocery bill not inflate with inflation

Meat, dairy, fruit: Canadian market prices are climbing across the board, pushing up grocery bills and forcing some households to find new ways to make ends meet. Here are some tips on how to keep your food costs down.
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