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Statistics Canada says levels of food insecurity rose in 2022

Statistics Canada says levels of food insecurity rose in 2022

A report using data from the Canadian community health survey, found 15.6 per cent of Canadian households experienced some level of food insecurity in 2022 after being relatively stable from 2017 to 2021.
Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu to be sanctioned by law society

Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu to be sanctioned by law society

A former Alberta justice minister is to be sanctioned after the provincial law society determined he "undermined respect for the administration of justice" when he phoned Edmonton's police chief after receiving a traffic ticket.
A Southern Alberta restaurant-style 7-Eleven can still sell liquor

A Southern Alberta restaurant-style 7-Eleven can still sell liquor

According to the AGLC, that liquor sales in the new restaurant-format 7-Eleven will not be impacted despite the recent decision by the provincial government to ban alcohol sales in grocery and convenience stores.
Pulp company fined for releasing 'acutely lethal' wastewater into Alberta river

Pulp company fined for releasing 'acutely lethal' wastewater into Alberta river

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — The operator of a pulp mill in northwestern Alberta has been fined $1 million for letting almost 31 million litres of toxic wastewater flow into the Peace River.
Motorcyclist killed in crash southwest of Calgary

Motorcyclist killed in crash southwest of Calgary

A collision between a motorcyclist and pick-up track happened on Highway 22 north of Longview Sunday Oct. 13.
Here is why Air Canada's flight attendants might go on strike

Here is why Air Canada's flight attendants might go on strike

"Unpaid work won't fly."
Medical journal urges streamlined miscarriage care in Canada, more early assessments

Medical journal urges streamlined miscarriage care in Canada, more early assessments

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says it's time to invest in early pregnancy assessment clinics that can provide proper care during and after a miscarriage, which can have devastating effects.
Almost one ton pumpkin heaviest at Northern Alberta fall fair

Almost one ton pumpkin heaviest at Northern Alberta fall fair

Don Crews of Lloydminster once again won the prize for biggest pumpkin, with one monster specimen weighing in at a whopping 2,137 pounds.
Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Communications Security Establishment: "We strongly caution Canadians to be aware of fraud and scams..."
Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Improperly disposed of aerosols likely cause of fire at Southern Alberta landfill

Once crushed by landfill equipment, aerosol containers started to explode and ignite, prompting a response from three fire departments.
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