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Retired Alberta doctor wins Facebook defamation lawsuit

Retired Alberta doctor wins Facebook defamation lawsuit

Dr. Glenn Kowalsky initially sought cease-and-desist order, apology over social media comments made during the COVID-19 pandemic
Record turnout to cast ballots at advance federal election polls

Record turnout to cast ballots at advance federal election polls

According to the preliminary figures, 7.3 million electors voted at the advance polls over the four days in this general election, officials said April 22.
Covid @ 5: Did we learn anything?

Covid @ 5: Did we learn anything?

St. Albert — and rest of Alberta — prepare for the next pandemic
Female skier taken from Banff area ski resort to Calgary hospital in critical condition

Female skier taken from Banff area ski resort to Calgary hospital in critical condition

A female skier was taken to hospital in critical condition after a skiing incident at Sunshine Village Ski Resort Sunday (April 20).
St. Paul Canadiens win second consecutive Central Canada Cup championship

St. Paul Canadiens win second consecutive Central Canada Cup championship

It was the battle of Alberta on Sunday at the Clancy Richard Arena as the Central Canada Cup wrapped up, and the hometown St. Paul Canadiens took on the Wetaskiwin Icemen to win their second consecutive Central Canada Cup trophy.
Skier falls 20 metres into crevasse on Athabasca Glacier

Skier falls 20 metres into crevasse on Athabasca Glacier

“While crevasses may be less visible at this time of year, snow bridges remain thin, weak, and unpredictable, having only recently formed over the past few weeks."
Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Interest in the Canada's critical minerals surged after Trump started musing about annexing Canada, experts say, and grew as the president's global trade war intensified.
Fire at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village contained, according to RCMP

Fire at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village contained, according to RCMP

RCMP say a fire at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, near Elk Island Park, is now under control. An update was released by RCMP at 9:45 p.m. on Friday.
Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role of Alberta's interim chief medical officer of health on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a "longer-term appointment."
Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

The paper, published this week in the journal Science, reveals that three of Curiosity’s drill sites had siderite, an iron carbonate material, within sulfate-rich layers of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater.
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