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'Tornado detectives' at Western University out to demystify Canada's twister history

'Tornado detectives' at Western University out to demystify Canada's twister history

WASHINGTON — Confirming a tornado in Canada used to be a bit like the proverbial tree falling in the forest: if no one was there to see it, it never officially happened.
GoFundMe created for family of Northern Alberta father killed in Edmonton crash

GoFundMe created for family of Northern Alberta father killed in Edmonton crash

Sandeep Nain, 31, is credited with turning around an ag research organization in Northern Alberta. He died in a car crash in June leaving behind a wife and young son and daughter.
Environment Canada issues heat warnings for parts of Alberta, B.C. and the North

Environment Canada issues heat warnings for parts of Alberta, B.C. and the North

Temperatures are forecasted to soar near or above 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend and into Monday in some parts of the province.
Competition Bureau movie ticket price-dripping case should be dismissed: Cineplex

Competition Bureau movie ticket price-dripping case should be dismissed: Cineplex

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says a case launched by the Competition Bureau against the theatre chain over movie ticket fees should be dismissed because it's based on a "mischaracterization.
Calgary real estate market sizzles as newcomers flock to Alberta

Calgary real estate market sizzles as newcomers flock to Alberta

CALGARY — As the curtain rises on the 10-day extravaganza that is the famed Calgary Stampede, homebuyers are also stampeding to snap up real estate in Alberta's largest city.
Alberta man who beat cancer chosen for American prime time reality show

Alberta man who beat cancer chosen for American prime time reality show

Airdrie mechanic and maintenance supervisor will be on the upcoming CBS reality show Tough as Nails, which showcases the skillsets of blue-collar workers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds brief meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds brief meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed carbon emissions and the strike by B.C. port workers during a brief meeting Friday with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Watch: Black bears throw down on B.C.'s west coast

Watch: Black bears throw down on B.C.'s west coast

"This was no play fight."
Video: Northern Alberta man sang way onto stage with Nickleback

Video: Northern Alberta man sang way onto stage with Nickleback

Weeks after Roger's Place guest-spot song with Nickelback, attention continues for Alberta singer Ben Tredger.
Trudeau set to attend pair of Stampede pancake breakfasts

Trudeau set to attend pair of Stampede pancake breakfasts

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Calgary for a second day, and he has a pair of Stampede pancake breakfasts on his plate. His first scheduled stop is an event with the Ismaili Muslim community.
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