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Alberta scientist gets fish hooked on drugs

Alberta scientist gets fish hooked on drugs

Zebrafish could help find cures for addiction, Northern Alberta researcher says
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Water use numbers heading in right direction, say officials

Water use numbers heading in right direction, say officials

Water use was 497 million litres yesterday, down from 533 million litres on Monday. 
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Three tips for wine-curious beginners looking to learn more

Three tips for wine-curious beginners looking to learn more

These are some easy, less intimidating ways to approach wine tasting and appreciation
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Snow dusts the Rockies, weather statement issued

Snow dusts the Rockies, weather statement issued

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for areas west of Calgary saying more that 40mm of precipitation is expected to fall by Wednesday (Aug. 28).
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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals

Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.
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Northern Alberta Indigenous leader reflects on pride of powwow

Northern Alberta Indigenous leader reflects on pride of powwow

The Kehewin Cree Nation annual powwow, with its vibrant dancers by the hundreds and sprawling crowds, was a heartening sight for Chief Trevor John.
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After I had a real kid, I despised my fur babies

After I had a real kid, I despised my fur babies

Turns out, the changing relationship I had with my dogs after I became a mom is common - and temporary
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Saskatchewan company fined for illegally importing Alberta pine logs

Saskatchewan company fined for illegally importing Alberta pine logs

Investigation of Maple Creek, Sask. firewood, logging and sawmilling operation spurred by Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line call
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Alberta wheelchair rugby star at fourth Paralympics in Paris

Alberta wheelchair rugby star at fourth Paralympics in Paris

Okotoks' Zak Madell optimistic about Canada's medal chances ahead of Paris 2024
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Day one of Calgary's level four water restrictions did not meet targets

Day one of Calgary's level four water restrictions did not meet targets

Calgary and area used 530 million litres on day one of the restrictions yesterday, said Michael Thompson, Calgary's general manager of infrastructure services.
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