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Retired Cochrane teacher offers grief advice in wake of killing of teacher

Retired Cochrane teacher offers grief advice in wake of killing of teacher

A recently retired Cochrane educator is offering timely advice for parents and kids grappling with grief.
Alberta football player only Canadian invited to Indigenous Bowl

Alberta football player only Canadian invited to Indigenous Bowl

Airdrie teen Keilan Thompson made history as the sole Canadian player selected to participate in the prestigious Indigenous Bowl, held at the Saboba Indian Reservation in California.
Alberta cowgirl starts Miss Rodeo Canada 2025 reign

Alberta cowgirl starts Miss Rodeo Canada 2025 reign

Until Jan. 1, Codi Wilson was the lady-in-waiting to replace Miss Rodeo Canada 2024 Kaylee Shantz, who is also from Alberta.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

The greatest increase in burn severity days was recorded in an area covering northern Quebec and an area covering Northwest Territories, northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia.
Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.

Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.

A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December.
This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

People should consider weight- and body-neutral resolutions that prioritize how we feel and function in our bodies and minds, and take a more holistic view of health.
Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

Alberta’s electricity “rate of last resort” starts today, replacing the province’s previous default rate for consumers who don't have a contract. The rate is set at about 12 cents per kilowatt hour until 2027.
Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada’s Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
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