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Bearspaw water main pipe investigation details to be shared Nov. 26

Bearspaw water main pipe investigation details to be shared Nov. 26

The report indicated that there was not one specific factor that led to the failure of the feeder main in June.
Man sentenced to eight years following Cremona area woman’s 2021 death

Man sentenced to eight years following Cremona area woman’s 2021 death

Originally charged with second degree murder, Philip Jeffrey Toner admitted to committing an aggravated assault on Brenda Ware and setting fire to her house
Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team began what are expected to be several weeks of legal arguments on Monday, ahead of next year's trial.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.
Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Canadians waiting for Black Friday to kick-start their holiday shopping have less time to pick up gifts. There are five fewer days between Black Friday on Nov. 29 and Christmas Eve because U.S. Thanksgiving is later this year.
Ontario investigating recruiter in Alberta who helps supply low-wage foreign workers to Canadian Tire stores

Ontario investigating recruiter in Alberta who helps supply low-wage foreign workers to Canadian Tire stores

Allison Jones, who owns a recruiting agency and an immigration consultancy, denies probe continuing, though acknowledges complaints were filed
New U.S. airline legislation might be good news for Canadian passengers

New U.S. airline legislation might be good news for Canadian passengers

Under new regulations, those flying through the United States can get a refund if their flight is delayed for more than three hours for domestic flights or six hours for international flights, ‘regardless of the reason’
10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

C-65 would help political parties exploit Canadians’ data without real limits, transparency or consent. This could undermine privacy, engagement and confidence in political parties.
Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Spokeo shares tips to spot fake online shopping sites and prevent getting scammed.
Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Smith, speaking at a forum in Calgary, said she envisions a passenger train system that includes not only a high-speed train connecting Edmonton and Calgary, but also trains linking airports to city centres and Rocky Mountain tourist destinations.
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