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After 55 years, Central Alberta postal worker hangs up her mailbag

After 55 years, Central Alberta postal worker hangs up her mailbag

Dozens attend fond farewell to celebrate Sharon Jackson, a dedicated mail delivery person who once found the recipient of a letter simply titled 'grandma'.
Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract

Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract

TORONTO — Canada's largest private-sector union says workers at General Motors Co. have a new three-year collective agreement, with 80.5 per cent of them ratifying it in a vote held online and in person.
VIDEO: Ontario man sets sail on his giant pumpkin

VIDEO: Ontario man sets sail on his giant pumpkin

'It floats!': Aiming to break a Guinness World Record today, avid gardener Brent Rouble is attempting to paddle at least 63 kilometres along the St. Marys River and towards Hilton Beach in his giant pumpkin
Give peas a chance: researchers use genomic tech to fight root rot

Give peas a chance: researchers use genomic tech to fight root rot

Hardier pea varieties could lead to a more climate-resilient food system
New PlayStation controller aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

New PlayStation controller aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car around the “Gran Turismo” racetrack on the PlayStation 5.
High demand for COVID shots as province cuts fees for pharmacies

High demand for COVID shots as province cuts fees for pharmacies

Government to stop paying pharmacies for assessments, will reduce payment for vaccinations
Alberta model takes part in Milan Fashion Week

Alberta model takes part in Milan Fashion Week

One local girl’s runway modelling dream recently came true as she walked the runway in Milan’s Fashion Week.
Alberta receives federal money over four years to help fight gender-based violence

Alberta receives federal money over four years to help fight gender-based violence

CALGARY — The Alberta government is to receive $54 million in federal funding to develop and deploy a 10-year plan to end gender-based violence in Alberta.
Feral horse count in Bighorn past population threshold

Feral horse count in Bighorn past population threshold

“We won’t ever allow a horse to go to a slaughterhouse again.”
Innisfail hotel robbery suspect nabbed in ALERT drug trafficking case

Innisfail hotel robbery suspect nabbed in ALERT drug trafficking case

Brandon Robertson now in custody and is also facing firearms charges in Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams' probe in Red Deer
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