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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.
Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Okotoks RCMP charged two people and seized cash and drugs following a fraud investigation
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
What watermelon snow says about climate change

What watermelon snow says about climate change

Watermelon snow, also known as glacial blood, is a red-pigmented bloom of micro algae and associated organisms.
Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

The owner of Okotoks Hot Glass estimates his sales are down 95 per cent after he lost access to his Facebook ad account.
Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Spending time outside is important this time of year when seasonal depression and weather can impact mood, says non-profit.
'Dealing with a lot': Coroner's inquest into Saskatchewan mass killing begins

'Dealing with a lot': Coroner's inquest into Saskatchewan mass killing begins

MELFORT, Sask. — RCMP officers who responded to a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation were to present evidence on the first day of a coroner’s inquest into the mass killing.
More than 20 Alberta towns break low-record temperatures two days in a row

More than 20 Alberta towns break low-record temperatures two days in a row

Environment Canada noted temperatures at 24 weather stations in Alberta set new record lows for Jan. 13
Alberta saddle maker closing shop after 61 years

Alberta saddle maker closing shop after 61 years

Chuck Stormes formed Stormes Saddle Company in the 1960s
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