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In Alberta, a plan for a gravel pit near a provincial park is raising concerns around groundwater

In Alberta, a plan for a gravel pit near a provincial park is raising concerns around groundwater

The preservation society has been fighting hard against the Summit Pit development proposed by Mountain Ash
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Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in most ages

Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in most ages

In 2022, there were 618 death-by-suicide cases in Alberta: 463 men and 155 women died from suicide across the province.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by grader on Northern Alberta First Nation

Pedestrian dies after being struck by grader on Northern Alberta First Nation

A pedestrian who was struck by a road grader in Goodfish (Whitefish) Lake First Nation on Monday morning, has died.
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Water consumption dipped Saturday in Calgary, followed by a spike Sunday

Water consumption dipped Saturday in Calgary, followed by a spike Sunday

Two and a half weeks to go for Calgary's water main repairs. After which, residents can see water restrictions being lifted.
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At Gaudreau brothers’ funeral, wives remember hockey players as intensely loving

At Gaudreau brothers’ funeral, wives remember hockey players as intensely loving

Wife of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, Meredith, reveals she is pregnant with couple’s third child as mourners shed tears over loss of brothers
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Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada is preparing to have 80 per cent of its flights grounded.
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Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts
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Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Edmonton to Regina charity bike ride

Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Edmonton to Regina charity bike ride

Rob Nederlof, a Canadian soldier, pedalled the highways between Edmonton and Regina in support of the Wounded Warriors’ Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder Service Dogs program.
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72-year-old struck and killed on Highway 2 north of Calgary

72-year-old struck and killed on Highway 2 north of Calgary

An Airdrie senior was killed Sunday on the QEII when he was hit by a car at 1 a.m.
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Canada won 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics. Here’s the full list

Canada won 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics. Here’s the full list

Swimming and track and field events led the way for Canada, with a combined 22 medals and all 10 golds
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