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This isn't what I ordered: Lawsuits accuse Burger King, others of ads that misrepresent their foods

This isn't what I ordered: Lawsuits accuse Burger King, others of ads that misrepresent their foods

Some consumers say some mouthwatering food ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits.
Farmer reports hay bale theft from field south of Barrhead

Farmer reports hay bale theft from field south of Barrhead

Stan Dezaeyer estimates the value of bales stolen from his fields in August were worth under $5,000.
Watch: Drake gets in his feelings about Canada at Vancouver concert

Watch: Drake gets in his feelings about Canada at Vancouver concert

"You made me who I am," Drake told a Vancouver crowd, shouting out his Canadian roots during a sold-out concert.
Airdrie Food Bank issue call for support amid 'unprecedented' food shortages

Airdrie Food Bank issue call for support amid 'unprecedented' food shortages

The Airdrie food bank's stockpiles have diminished to the lowest levels staff and volunteers have ever seen.
Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

CALGARY — As crude oil prices hit a twelve-month high on Friday, Canadians planning to hit the road for the last long weekend of summer will pay more for gasoline than they did last Labour Day.
Two key fires in Okanagan, B.C., are under control, but winds pose challenge to north

Two key fires in Okanagan, B.C., are under control, but winds pose challenge to north

The 137-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire is still "actively burning" on its west and southwest flanks, the wildfire service said Friday.
Mama grizzly bear kills mountain goat, forces trail closure near Moraine Lake

Mama grizzly bear kills mountain goat, forces trail closure near Moraine Lake

“Parks Canada staff investigated and found female grizzly Bear 142 and her yearling cub had successfully predated the adult goat next to the main hiking trail."
Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

The data shows 2,729 properties were sold in the month, an increase of 27.9 per cent year-over-year, while inventory dropped to a record low of about half of what's historically been available in August.
Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Sixty-one year-old business owner is now a power lifting champion too.
Wray Ranch win Environmental Stewardship Award

Wray Ranch win Environmental Stewardship Award

Just a few months after nabbing a provincial award from the Alberta Beef Producers, the Wray Ranch near Irricana has another accolade to boast of, after receiving the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA).
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