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'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battleground states will choose the country’s path forward.
Northern Alberta farmers pleased by denial of proposed solar project

Northern Alberta farmers pleased by denial of proposed solar project

“I’m happy that the government has changed their stance and is seeing that farmland is a priority,” said Westlock-area farmer Nathan Brown.
Woman hit with egg on Halloween treated in hospital, RCMP investigating as assault

Woman hit with egg on Halloween treated in hospital, RCMP investigating as assault

Mounties in northern Alberta say they're investigating a possible assault after a Grande Prairie woman was hit in the face with an egg while handing out candy on Halloween.
Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final push across a handful of states on eve of Election Day.
No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union

No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union

Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage.
Athabasca man accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring officer, gets bail

Athabasca man accused of fleeing traffic stop, injuring officer, gets bail

Glen Morin, 62 of Athabasca County, is charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm, flight from a police officer, fail/refuse to provide a breath sample, failing to stop after an accident causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault of a police officer.
Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory

Did a Canadian developer really invent bitcoin? A new HBO show explores an intriguing theory

A new documentary contains a new theory about the identity of the elusive creator of bitcoin.
How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta spokesperson says the program exists for people who can't afford the current rent costs, but don't qualify for subsidized rent.
Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

A BC study found infant mice infected with a mild virus don’t develop leukemia. Could this work for humans?
Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

An Alberta man has put out a call on Facebook to add to the 750 feet of lights already decorating his house.
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