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Mosquito proof your yard, the natural way

Mosquito proof your yard, the natural way

Tips to help keep your yard inviting to you, not the bugs
Billions needed to prepare buildings for climate change

Billions needed to prepare buildings for climate change

In the wake of another summer of extreme weather events Betsy Agar, buildings and urban solutions manager for the Pembina Institute, said it is important to prepare out infrastructure to help withstand more extreme weather events that are coming.
New UBC study debunks stereotypes of how men cope post-breakup

New UBC study debunks stereotypes of how men cope post-breakup

The idea that men don't seek support for a breakup or divorce is not true. Research shows how men employ three main methods of coping and help-seeking.
Trans Canada Trail hikers pass through Northern Alberta

Trans Canada Trail hikers pass through Northern Alberta

Couple making epic 24,000 kilometre hike across Canada shares their adventures so far during stop in Northern Alberta.
Study sheds light on woodpecker brain theory

Study sheds light on woodpecker brain theory

Woodpecker skulls act like hammers, not shock absorbers, say researchers.
Woodlands County resident has been missing since July 21

Woodlands County resident has been missing since July 21

Whitecourt RCMP are asking for public’s assistance to find 59-year-old Russell Anderson.
Central Alberta man's journey to reclaim Red Wolf Man

Central Alberta man's journey to reclaim Red Wolf Man

On the eve of Pope Francis’s visit to Canada, Gordon Shaw celebrates his new found Indigenous identity.
Papal visit highway closure: QEII Highway

Papal visit highway closure: QEII Highway

Reminders of today's highway closures around the Papal visit.
Waterton officially opens new visitor centre

Waterton officially opens new visitor centre

Waterton Lakes National Park celebrated the official opening of its  new visitor centre Tuesday with a ceremonial planting of white bark pine  trees, joined by the Kainai and Piikani Nations.
Watch thief acting as potential buyer takes off with Rolex in broad daylight

Watch thief acting as potential buyer takes off with Rolex in broad daylight

Setting up Kijiji purchase in public didn't stop a thief from bear spraying the owner of a Rolex and taking off with the expensive watch.
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