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New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz announced Aug. 13 that the province would add about 500 items to its electronics recycling program as of next April.
A Vancouver radio station is using AI on the air

A Vancouver radio station is using AI on the air

If you're listening to the radio late at night, that might not be a human voice introducing songs.
Travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

Travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

One person said they were instructed to wait three days to speak to a customer service representative.
Costco testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada

Costco testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada

Costco Wholesale is testing membership card scanners at stores in Ottawa, Edmonton, Regina and the B.C. Lower Mainland.
St. Albert soccer coach avoids jail time for assaulting girlfriend and her parents

St. Albert soccer coach avoids jail time for assaulting girlfriend and her parents

A U-15 Team Canada soccer coach from St. Albert who threw his girlfriend to the ground and bit her parents was given probation.
Canada’s temporary foreign worker program a ‘breeding ground’ for modern slavery, UN report concludes

Canada’s temporary foreign worker program a ‘breeding ground’ for modern slavery, UN report concludes

The program is under scrutiny over increasing use to fill low-wage positions, while experts question growing reliance on foreign workers as unemployment rises
Charges laid in connection with fatal Aug. 6 shooting

Charges laid in connection with fatal Aug. 6 shooting

Charges have been laid in the Rocky View County shooting on Aug. 6 that took the life of Airdrie resident, Colin Hough. The investigation continues and another suspect remains at large.
Arrest made in fatal shooting east of Calgary, warrant issued for second person

Arrest made in fatal shooting east of Calgary, warrant issued for second person

The Alberta RCMP have made an arrest in the tragic shooting which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024.
'Out-of-control' crowd forces suspension of Innisfail council meeting

'Out-of-control' crowd forces suspension of Innisfail council meeting

Residents opposing a carbon capture project slated for Central Alberta shouted slogans at council such as “just like Chernobyl”
New research underscores the heart and kidney benefits of eating your fruits and veggies

New research underscores the heart and kidney benefits of eating your fruits and veggies

Consider adding two cups of fruits and vegetables to your daily diet to experience the many health benefits
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