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Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

With possible water shortage looming, MVRWSC tells Innisfail, Bowden, Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and Crossfield to ensure water is used for domestic, municipal purposes
Canmore considering policy to phase out tourist and tax vacant homes

Canmore considering policy to phase out tourist and tax vacant homes

“I think a lot of people think the answers to our housing issues are quite simple and what we should do as leaders are quite simple and I don’t subscribe to that thinking,”
Northern Alberta man's request for firewood for elderly neighbour results in heaps of help

Northern Alberta man's request for firewood for elderly neighbour results in heaps of help

This will warm your heart. A Northern Alberta senior whose pipes were frozen due to a lack of firewood to warm his house now has a large stack thanks to a call out from a caring neighbour.
The science and wonder of ice

The science and wonder of ice

Ice is clear, crystalline, complicated, and critical
Banff pedestrian zone moving ahead this summer

Banff pedestrian zone moving ahead this summer

“I am hopeful that we can resolve this issue with more time, because patios help to make a more enjoyable experience for residents and visitors in Banff.”
Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta and Ontario power generation companies have partnered to study the feasibility of and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) as a source of clean, nuclear energy in Alberta.
Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Of greater concern for Alberta-based beekeeping operations than American foulbrood, said Kevin Nixon of Nixon Honey Farm, is the varroa mite parasite
WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

In a macro world, four-foot-six-inch wrestler Eric Bearspaw is making a colossal impact.
New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

The latest set of photo warnings on cigarette packs focusses on harms of smoking, including heart attack, brain damage and death from stroke.
Fire at Northern Alberta fireman's house quickly put out by colleagues

Fire at Northern Alberta fireman's house quickly put out by colleagues

Quick response to home fire alarm reduces damage to firefighter's home
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