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Alpine Canada athletes and staff exit Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Alpine Canada athletes and staff exit Russia amid Ukraine invasion

"I’m grateful [Alpine Canada] was able to help us get home." ~ Kris Mahler, Canmore skier who fled Russia.
Relief plan coming to address soaring gas pump prices: Kenney

Relief plan coming to address soaring gas pump prices: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is working to provide financial relief to consumers being hammered by high gas prices at the pump.
Miss Philippines-Canada Queen Pride Pageant takes over New Horizon Mall

Miss Philippines-Canada Queen Pride Pageant takes over New Horizon Mall

The Miss Philippines-Canada Queen Pride Pageant took place at the New Horizon Mall in Balzac on Feb. 26 and 27. Candidates from across the country competed for the crown.
Canada's Ukraine refugee plan praised, but questions raised about other war escapees

Canada's Ukraine refugee plan praised, but questions raised about other war escapees

Canada's decision to welcome an unlimited number of Ukrainians to Canada on a temporary basis marks a positive and hopefully permanent change to the way the country handles major crises around the world, the Canadian Council for Refugees say.
Canmore firefighter saves family in burning home

Canmore firefighter saves family in burning home

A Canmore firefighter on his way to the fire station thought to stop and ring the doorbell at a burning home to ensure the people inside got out safely.
Alberta gives $3.7B boost to continuing care

Alberta gives $3.7B boost to continuing care

Kenney and Copping paid a visit to Calgary to make an announcement they hope will improve care for senior Albertans and expand hospital capacity.
Four inmates charged after inmate's death at Drumheller Institution

Four inmates charged after inmate's death at Drumheller Institution

David James Klassen had been serving a sentence for manslaughter since March of 2017 and was found deceased at the Drumheller institute on Feb. 21.
Fitbit Ionic smartwatch recalled by Health Canada over burn hazard

Fitbit Ionic smartwatch recalled by Health Canada over burn hazard

In the United States there have been at least 115 reports of Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch's battery overheating.
Bank of Canada increases lending for first time in four years

Bank of Canada increases lending for first time in four years

As widely expected, key lending rate inches up to 0.50 per cent with the first increase since 2018 on the back of strong economic growth.
Alberta teacher fled from 'panicked' Ukraine

Alberta teacher fled from 'panicked' Ukraine

A Northern Alberta teacher left Ukraine with a backpack full of clothes just before the Russian invasion, saying his girlfriend in that country has sent him a goodbye message - just in case.
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