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GALLERY: Okotoks brewery turns patio into an outdoor curling rink

GALLERY: Okotoks brewery turns patio into an outdoor curling rink

Hub Town Brewing encourages all ages to throw some rocks to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of spending time outdoors.
Cougar follows couple to within 10 metres in K-Country

Cougar follows couple to within 10 metres in K-Country

“As they proceeded to start leaving the area, the cougar that was under the tree hissed at them and then it followed them for a couple of minutes. It got as close as 30 feet."
‘Dry January’ nears home stretch, but a pledge of sobriety can come any time of year

‘Dry January’ nears home stretch, but a pledge of sobriety can come any time of year

According to Eileen Whitehouse, counselling lead at Community Links, a lot of people choose to participate in “Dry January” to bolster their health and to foster healthy coping strategies to deal with stress.
Airdrie couple presents 'tiny home' concept to council

Airdrie couple presents 'tiny home' concept to council

A 'Noble' idea, indeed.
COVID long-haulers face stigma as well as lingering symptoms, study shows

COVID long-haulers face stigma as well as lingering symptoms, study shows

Researchers find association between high levels of stigma, persistent symptoms, reduced physical function, and disability at work.
Winterscapes return to spark wintry creativity for another year

Winterscapes return to spark wintry creativity for another year

Here's another way to embrace being a 'winter city', Edmonton.
Experts weigh in on whether younger generations need life insurance

Experts weigh in on whether younger generations need life insurance

Life insurance may not be top of mind for many young Canadians, but experts say age shouldn't be the deciding factor in getting such coverage.
Sweeping Lac La Biche lake

Sweeping Lac La Biche lake

Well — how would you do it?
DNA and a decade of work identify Canadian soldier, 106 years after death in France

DNA and a decade of work identify Canadian soldier, 106 years after death in France

OTTAWA — After a decade of work tracing DNA back multiple generations, the remains of a Vancouver soldier have been identified more than 100 years after he died in France.
Romance scams a sure way to lose your heart and your wallet

Romance scams a sure way to lose your heart and your wallet

A cautionary tale from one who's been scammed, and reminders on how to avoid becoming a victim of the myriad online and phone scams now circulating.
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