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Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta and Ontario power generation companies have partnered to study the feasibility of and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) as a source of clean, nuclear energy in Alberta.
Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Of greater concern for Alberta-based beekeeping operations than American foulbrood, said Kevin Nixon of Nixon Honey Farm, is the varroa mite parasite
WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

In a macro world, four-foot-six-inch wrestler Eric Bearspaw is making a colossal impact.
New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

The latest set of photo warnings on cigarette packs focusses on harms of smoking, including heart attack, brain damage and death from stroke.
Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Okotoks RCMP charged two people and seized cash and drugs following a fraud investigation
Fire at Northern Alberta fireman's house quickly put out by colleagues

Fire at Northern Alberta fireman's house quickly put out by colleagues

Quick response to home fire alarm reduces damage to firefighter's home
Alberta-filmed ‘The Last of Us’ takes home eight Emmys

Alberta-filmed ‘The Last of Us’ takes home eight Emmys

HBO series, shot partly in Okotoks and High River, had 24 nominations at Primetime Emmys.
What watermelon snow says about climate change

What watermelon snow says about climate change

Watermelon snow, also known as glacial blood, is a red-pigmented bloom of micro algae and associated organisms.
Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

The owner of Okotoks Hot Glass estimates his sales are down 95 per cent after he lost access to his Facebook ad account.
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