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Cement plant west of Calgary now burning construction material despite local concern

Cement plant west of Calgary now burning construction material despite local concern

Lafarge says there is no health risks associated with new facility burning shredded wood, non-recyclable plastics, asphalt roof shingles to replace fossil fuels for power production.
How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a ticket?

How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a ticket?

While it is up to officers’ to decide which drivers to pull over and when to give out tickets, police emphasize that any time you’re speeding, you’re risking a lot more than a ticket
Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action

Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action

The percentage of Indigenous inmates in federal women’s prisons is rising and is 72.3 per cent in Edmonton.
Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination.
23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.
Alberta volleyball Paralympian lives dream of Olympic gold

Alberta volleyball Paralympian lives dream of Olympic gold

Heidi Peters, a Women's Sitting Volleyball Team Canada member from Northern Alberta says winning bronze medal is as close to magic as she can get.
'Exceptionally rare': Great white shark washes up dead in B.C.

'Exceptionally rare': Great white shark washes up dead in B.C.

The shark is huge, measuring nearly 14 feet long, scientists say.
Appeal over controversial Southern Alberta biodigester will be heard in November

Appeal over controversial Southern Alberta biodigester will be heard in November

A proposed facility, west of High River, would use feedlot and other types of waste to make renewable natural gas. 
Watch a giant pumpkin smash junk car at Alberta festival

Watch a giant pumpkin smash junk car at Alberta festival

Hundreds of Canadians from near and far gathered in Smoky Lake to watch the annual, much-anticipated Giant Pumpkin Drop
Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness.
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