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WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

In a macro world, four-foot-six-inch wrestler Eric Bearspaw is making a colossal impact.
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New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

The latest set of photo warnings on cigarette packs focusses on harms of smoking, including heart attack, brain damage and death from stroke.
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Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Okotoks RCMP charged two people and seized cash and drugs following a fraud investigation
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Fire at Northern Alberta fireman's house quickly put out by colleagues

Fire at Northern Alberta fireman's house quickly put out by colleagues

Quick response to home fire alarm reduces damage to firefighter's home
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Alberta-filmed ‘The Last of Us’ takes home eight Emmys

Alberta-filmed ‘The Last of Us’ takes home eight Emmys

HBO series, shot partly in Okotoks and High River, had 24 nominations at Primetime Emmys.
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Alberta pauses participation in national kidney donor matching program because of surgery capacity shortage

Alberta pauses participation in national kidney donor matching program because of surgery capacity shortage

Patients temporarily pulled from program run by Canadian Blood Services
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Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
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RBC expects $13.5-billion HSBC takeover deal to close in March

RBC expects $13.5-billion HSBC takeover deal to close in March

RBC to close the proposed acquisition on March 28 and HSBC branches and offices will open on April 1 as RBC locations
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Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

Alberta glass blower's business in jeopardy after Facebook account hacked, disabled

The owner of Okotoks Hot Glass estimates his sales are down 95 per cent after he lost access to his Facebook ad account.
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Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Spending time outside is important this time of year when seasonal depression and weather can impact mood, says non-profit.
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