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Racialized caricature of Singh and Trudeau makes Sundre parade go viral for wrong reasons

Racialized caricature of Singh and Trudeau makes Sundre parade go viral for wrong reasons

Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade committee organizers says a entry drawing criticism for its racialized depiction of federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was not approved; will more thoroughly vet entries in future
Woman dozes off on train tracks, escapes injury as train screeches to halt

Woman dozes off on train tracks, escapes injury as train screeches to halt

A Prince Albert, Sask., woman has narrowly escaped serious injury after falling asleep between a set of train tracks.
Rural communities aging, shrinking: paper

Rural communities aging, shrinking: paper

Many towns and communities further away from big centres, such as in the north and east of the province, are facing population stagnation struggles.
People with COVID-19 can infect and sicken cats and dogs by cuddling them, says study

People with COVID-19 can infect and sicken cats and dogs by cuddling them, says study

Cat and dog owners who cuddle their pets when infected with COVID-19 could end up making the animals sick with the virus, according to a Canadian study.
Alberta's top court reduces parole ineligibilities in three multiple murder cases

Alberta's top court reduces parole ineligibilities in three multiple murder cases

Alberta's top court has reduced the parole eligibilities in three high-profile multiple murder cases to bring them in line with a recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling.
Fertilizer use drives emissions in agriculture: report

Fertilizer use drives emissions in agriculture: report

"In western provinces we’ve seen a tripling or quadrupling of fertilizer tonnage over the last 30 years," said Darrin Qualman, director of climate crisis policy and action at the National Farmers Union.
Nearly half of Canadian renters expect to stay tenants indefinitely: survey

Nearly half of Canadian renters expect to stay tenants indefinitely: survey

Almost half of Canadians who rent say they will continue to do so indefinitely and aren't sure when they'll be able to get into the housing market, says a new survey.
Food at the Fair: New treats to try at Calgary Stampede

Food at the Fair: New treats to try at Calgary Stampede

Creative, daring, spicy — a few way to describe some of the new foods on offer at this year's Calgary Stampede.
The 2022 wedding boom: Budget 30% more amid inflation, shortages

The 2022 wedding boom: Budget 30% more amid inflation, shortages

The already competitive and pricey wedding industry has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, 30-year high inflation, supply chain challenges and labour shortages
Maritime cargo congestion easing but far from done

Maritime cargo congestion easing but far from done

Transpacific shipping container traffic to B.C. and other West Coast ports is still bogged down by supply chain bottlenecks.
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