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Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts
Water consumption must be reduced by 30 million more litres, said Calgary Mayor Gondek

Water consumption must be reduced by 30 million more litres, said Calgary Mayor Gondek

Gondek said residents reduced water use by 30 million litres in a single day in June, which tells her residents can do it again.
Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Edmonton to Regina charity bike ride

Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Edmonton to Regina charity bike ride

Rob Nederlof, a Canadian soldier, pedalled the highways between Edmonton and Regina in support of the Wounded Warriors’ Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder Service Dogs program.
Crime, homelessness, immigration issues in Cold Lake brought to Lakeland federal and provincial politicians

Crime, homelessness, immigration issues in Cold Lake brought to Lakeland federal and provincial politicians

People at meeting with federal and provincial politicians from Bonnyville, Cold Lake area say there is an urgent need for addiction treatment facilities in the Lakeland region.
72-year-old struck and killed on Highway 2 north of Calgary

72-year-old struck and killed on Highway 2 north of Calgary

An Airdrie senior was killed Sunday on the QEII when he was hit by a car at 1 a.m.
Canada won 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics. Here’s the full list

Canada won 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics. Here’s the full list

Swimming and track and field events led the way for Canada, with a combined 22 medals and all 10 golds
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territories.
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky.
Calgary’s Green Line LRT has become a political football

Calgary’s Green Line LRT has become a political football

The UCP government, which previously supported the troubled transit project, now wants to ties it to Alberta NDP’s new leader Naheed Nenshi
Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

The $14-million project is expected to be completed in January 2025, although it will take another month afterward before the lodge can house residents.
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