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Airport lounge access, travel companions and insurance: why some credit card benefits are not worth the hype

Airport lounge access, travel companions and insurance: why some credit card benefits are not worth the hype

In spite of annual fees, the benefits they bring may make some credit cards worth the cost. Just know that some perks are overrated
Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself

Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services said a man used a full can of bear spray on an attacking female grizzly bear in the Madden-area, likely preventing him from sustaining even more serious injuries.
Water demand in Calgary remains at 500 million litres on Sept. 4

Water demand in Calgary remains at 500 million litres on Sept. 4

Calgarians were at the upper limit of sustainable water use yesterday during water main repairs in Calgary, according to officials.
Father of girl stabbed to death in Alberta classroom tells killer to rot in hell

Father of girl stabbed to death in Alberta classroom tells killer to rot in hell

The father of a 17-year-old girl stabbed to death in a Wetaskiwin classroom says he hopes her killer rots in hell.
WATCH: St. Albert RCMP have video of suspect van in shooting

WATCH: St. Albert RCMP have video of suspect van in shooting

RCMP officers believe only the back window of a white minivan wanted in connection with a shooting in St. Albert Sept. 2
Early federal election more likely now that Liberal-NDP deal has ended, Jagmeet Singh says

Early federal election more likely now that Liberal-NDP deal has ended, Jagmeet Singh says

Until this week’s announcement, the next election was scheduled for fall of 2025
Photos: Olympic champion Phil Wizard put on Alberta performance

Photos: Olympic champion Phil Wizard put on Alberta performance

Team Canada's Phil ‘Wizard’ Kim and his crew put on a show south of Calgary on Sept. 4.
Calgary professor was victim of 2021 grizzly bear that struck again Sunday

Calgary professor was victim of 2021 grizzly bear that struck again Sunday

DNA samples confirm that the bear involved in Sunday's Madden attack was also responsible for the death of a University of Calgary business school instructor in 2021.
Late start to summer led to challenging season for Southern Alberta beekeepers

Late start to summer led to challenging season for Southern Alberta beekeepers

Some Southern Alberta beekeepers are hoping for a sunny September, as this year’s late start to spring has caused significant delays to pollination season and the resulting honey production.
Aggressive bear warning issued after attack north of Calgary by killer grizzly

Aggressive bear warning issued after attack north of Calgary by killer grizzly

The bear that attacked a man in the Madden area on Sunday morning also killed a man in 2021.
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