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For the love of cookies

For the love of cookies

Are you cookie crazy? You'll love the offerings in Calgary author Julie Van Rosendaal's new book, Cookies I Have Loved.
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Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago

Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago

Research suggests Canadians may also be experiencing “empathy fatigue.”
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Opinion: If past predicts future, Kenney's time is just about up.

Opinion: If past predicts future, Kenney's time is just about up.

Past conservative party patterns indicate Jason Kenney's time is up, says political watcher.
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Perennial crops could cut carbon, says U of A

Perennial crops could cut carbon, says U of A

Planting four hectares of a perennial grain offsets 35,000 litres of gasoline use, study finds.
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These popular tourist destinations have 'vaccine expiration' dates for Canadians

These popular tourist destinations have 'vaccine expiration' dates for Canadians

As travel opens up, you need to double-check you'll be able to visit certain destinations with vaccination expiry dates.
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Motorcycle safety in focus for May

Motorcycle safety in focus for May

Alberta RCMP report there were more 200 collisions involving motorcycles in 2021 and provide safety tips as motorcycle season starts up.
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Lac La Biche family overwhelmed by support during son's treatments

Lac La Biche family overwhelmed by support during son's treatments

A Northern Alberta family who's 18-month-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia over a year ago. Local charities and the community have helped support the young family. Next week, funds from May 11 McHappy Day will help families like Ezra's going through treatment​​.
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Rare hairless baby goat has Island family working overtime

Rare hairless baby goat has Island family working overtime

Save for a few coarse hairs on her collar, the kid, named Precious, is completely hairless.
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German firm eyes Sturgeon County for 200-MW solar farm

German firm eyes Sturgeon County for 200-MW solar farm

A proposed solar farm in Northern Alberta could power 54,000 homes.
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New study shows development, human activity threatening wildlife

New study shows development, human activity threatening wildlife

A new peer-reviewed study looks at how large carnivores like grizzly bears and wolves are responding to increasing human use and development in the Bow Valley.
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