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Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

DRUMHELLER — Tyra the Tyrannosaurus is set to be poked and prodded this fall to determine whether Drumheller’s towering, monstrously popular icon can be saved from extinction.
Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

TORONTO — A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say.
Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill

Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
Final budget numbers land: Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus in 2024-25 fiscal year

Final budget numbers land: Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus in 2024-25 fiscal year

The final numbers are in on last year's Alberta budget, and the bottom-line figure is an $8.3-billion surplus. It's $2.
First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

CALGARY — The chiefs of four First Nations in Alberta say they're eager to take part in the province's nascent data centre industry, but argue the province is taking the wrong approach to attract large-scale tech players.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain unbeaten with 36-23 win over Edmonton Elks

Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain unbeaten with 36-23 win over Edmonton Elks

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros picked the perfect time to take matters into his own hands. Or rather, make that feet.
Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher. Speaking Thursday to reporters in Calgary, Smith said Albertans feel deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa.
Calgary police say charges laid after 11-year-old boy hit by transit train

Calgary police say charges laid after 11-year-old boy hit by transit train

CALGARY — Calgary police say charges have been laid after an 11-year-old boy was hit earlier this year by a light-rail train car.
Alberta company at the centre of allegations on health contracts urges audit release

Alberta company at the centre of allegations on health contracts urges audit release

EDMONTON — An Alberta company swept up in allegations of government corruption says it’s being further harmed by the suppression of a report it believes could clear the name of its CEO.
Two people, including nine-year-old girl, dead after Calgary house fire

Two people, including nine-year-old girl, dead after Calgary house fire

CALGARY — Two people, including a nine-year-old girl, are dead following an early morning house fire east of the Calgary airport.
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