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Novel written about WW2 War Bride now available on Audible

Novel written about WW2 War Bride now available on Audible

Airdrie resident, Rebekah Allen, published her grandmother's book about a Canadian war bride in 2017 and recently recorded it for audible.
Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report

Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report

A new report analyzes Canada's contribution to a global problem and how the country might help fix it.
Nurse practitioners set up practice in four Northern Alberta towns

Nurse practitioners set up practice in four Northern Alberta towns

Four independent nurse practitioners are now practicing in the Lakeland region, seeing patients in Cold Lake, Two Hills, Vegreville, and Vermilion.
Alberta town in the running for first ever Canadian moon rover name

Alberta town in the running for first ever Canadian moon rover name

The Canadian Space Agency is asking Canadians to weigh in on the best name for the first-ever Canadian rover on the Moon, and Athabasca made the shortlist for the historic robot. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, everyone from Beaver Creek, Yukon to St.
Rural Albertans with disabilities positioned to benefit from accessibility legislation, NDP says

Rural Albertans with disabilities positioned to benefit from accessibility legislation, NDP says

Accessibility limitations can be particularly acute in rural Alberta because of travel distances, limited infrastructure and the centralization of services in larger centres, said Marie Renaud, the NDP’s community and social services critic.
'Swiftcouver': Giant Vancouver sign altered ahead of Taylor Swift's arrival

'Swiftcouver': Giant Vancouver sign altered ahead of Taylor Swift's arrival

Vancouver is entering its Swift Era.
After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

It's good sign for ski resorts across B.C. and into Alberta's foothills — including in Banff and Lake Louise, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says.
Overdoses are a leading cause of maternal deaths in Canada, but doctors say more integrated supports can save lives

Overdoses are a leading cause of maternal deaths in Canada, but doctors say more integrated supports can save lives

Deborah McNeil, an adjunct associate professor in the department of community health sciences at the University of Calgary, said an estimated 300 babies are born each year in Alberta with neonatal withdrawal syndrome but this figure could be higher considering rapid population growth.
Society repairing historic church receives financial boost

Society repairing historic church receives financial boost

County of Barrhead councillors approve St. Aidan's Community Church of Glenreagh and Bloomsbury Society’s Community Grant Policy grant request to offset costs of repairing 111 year old church
Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023

Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023

Government of Alberta data shows 198,688 passenger vehicle renewals were processed through its website in 2023.
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