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Cochrane council votes 5-2 to allow comments on Facebook page again

Cochrane council votes 5-2 to allow comments on Facebook page again

Central Alberta Town council debates freedom of speech in relation to commenting on their Town's Facebook page.
Wife carrying organizers say spots available for Saturday race at Lakeland Country Fair

Wife carrying organizers say spots available for Saturday race at Lakeland Country Fair

There is still time to sign up for race that sees women carried through an obstacle course and could lead to North American and World Championships run for the winning team. And although this crazy sport is called 'wife-carrying' you don't have to be married - you just have to be 20 years of age and you are in.
Three arrested after RCMP seize guns, cannabis, and illegal tobacco from east Rocky View County residence

Three arrested after RCMP seize guns, cannabis, and illegal tobacco from east Rocky View County residence

Alberta RCMP four firearms, including a rifle, shotgun, carbine style rifle, and an automatic carbine style rifle equipped with an extended capacity magazine and silencer in raid.
Popular Prime drink and 5 others that exceed Health Canada's caffeine limits recalled

Popular Prime drink and 5 others that exceed Health Canada's caffeine limits recalled

Six brands of caffeinated drinks have been recalled in Canada, including a popular energy beverage being promoted by social media influencers.
Search warrant executed in Lac Ste. Anne County as part of operation targeting 3D-printed firearms

Search warrant executed in Lac Ste. Anne County as part of operation targeting 3D-printed firearms

MP Arnold Viersen discusses gun control legislation and ‘ghost guns’ at July 4 council meeting
Rocky Mountain Motorsports to offer track rides in exchange for donations to support tornado victims

Rocky Mountain Motorsports to offer track rides in exchange for donations to support tornado victims

Carstairs-area raceway was narrowly missed by Canada Day twister that tore through Mountain View County
Bear eludes capture after feeding on garbage at Lake Minnewanka

Bear eludes capture after feeding on garbage at Lake Minnewanka

“That was the case here where the table was just left unattended for a couple minutes and before you knew it, that bear was on that garbage.”
As more notable Canadians join Threads, will the Twitterati flock over?

As more notable Canadians join Threads, will the Twitterati flock over?

It's the latest in a slate of options for would-be Twitter emigres, including Bluesky — which is by invitation only for now — and Mastodon, where one toots instead of tweets.
Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Russian officials repeatedly say there are no grounds for extending the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is up for its fourth renewal Monday.
Canmore Canada Day parade shuts door on unregistered Shriners band

Canmore Canada Day parade shuts door on unregistered Shriners band

“We are in the age of cancel culture. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to progress nuanced discussions.”
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