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Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade

Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade

Canadian infection experts are taking note after U.S. officials reported last week that an unvaccinated American was diagnosed with the country's first case of polio in nearly a decade.
Community comes together to host birthday bash for nine-year-old Airdrie boy

Community comes together to host birthday bash for nine-year-old Airdrie boy

When no one RSVP'd to his sons birthday party, Southern Alberta dad, Dustin Horlacher, took to Facebook to vent his frustration. What he wasn't expecting was the overwhelming response he got.
Pope in Canada prays for healing for 'terrible' colonization

Pope in Canada prays for healing for 'terrible' colonization

Pope Francis prayed for healing Tuesday from the “terrible effects of colonization” as he led a pilgrimage to a Canadian lake that has been known to Native peoples for centuries as a sacred place of healing.
Business under fire following hate email to Canmore Pride, issues apology

Business under fire following hate email to Canmore Pride, issues apology

A Canmore grocery store is under fire following an angry email response to a sponsorship request for a Canmore Pride Pride week event.
Harasser of B.C. teen posed to family as child-protection staff, Crown tells jury

Harasser of B.C. teen posed to family as child-protection staff, Crown tells jury

The Crown Prosecutor in the Amanda Todd sextortion case said it will have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that a Dutch man was the person behind 22 separate online aliases used to extort Todd before she died almost a decade ago in closing arguments Tuesday.
Video: Hear David Milgaard’s own words on his wrongful conviction

Video: Hear David Milgaard’s own words on his wrongful conviction

Right up to his death in May, David Milgaard maintained the inquiry into his wrongful conviction failed to expose what he believed was a cover-up.
'Cultivate our roots': Pope holds giant public mass in Edmonton football stadium

'Cultivate our roots': Pope holds giant public mass in Edmonton football stadium

Pope Francis spoke about the importance of grandparents and the elderly as thousands gathered for a public mass at Edmonton's football stadium Tuesday.
UCP leadership candidates share visions for Alberta

UCP leadership candidates share visions for Alberta

Five of the UCP leadership candidates shared their platforms Friday at a forum in Northern Alberta.
Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Federal-provincial programs will emphasize resilience, reduced risk in agriculture.
Grizzly bear movements impacted by rec trails in MD of Bighorn

Grizzly bear movements impacted by rec trails in MD of Bighorn

“The Bow Valley is one of the most important areas for grizzly bears in the Y2Y region. If we fracture grizzly bear movement in this region, we hurt that chain. Helping grizzlies move through here is important.”
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