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Bear eludes capture after feeding on garbage at Lake Minnewanka

Bear eludes capture after feeding on garbage at Lake Minnewanka

“That was the case here where the table was just left unattended for a couple minutes and before you knew it, that bear was on that garbage.”
As more notable Canadians join Threads, will the Twitterati flock over?

As more notable Canadians join Threads, will the Twitterati flock over?

It's the latest in a slate of options for would-be Twitter emigres, including Bluesky — which is by invitation only for now — and Mastodon, where one toots instead of tweets.
High River air quality doesn't exceed health guidelines: NRCB

High River air quality doesn't exceed health guidelines: NRCB

The Natural Resources Conservation Board, which regulates feedlots in Alberta, gave High River council an update on air quality monitoring and odour mitigation.
Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Russian officials repeatedly say there are no grounds for extending the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is up for its fourth renewal Monday.
Canmore Canada Day parade shuts door on unregistered Shriners band

Canmore Canada Day parade shuts door on unregistered Shriners band

“We are in the age of cancel culture. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to progress nuanced discussions.”
Record attendance for summer school

Record attendance for summer school

This year’s summer schools offered the usual array of core high-school courses, such as math, chemistry, and Career and Life Management (CALM).
Prince Albert, Sask., officer charged with criminal negligence in in-custody death

Prince Albert, Sask., officer charged with criminal negligence in in-custody death

The 21-year member of the Prince Albert Police Service was charged after an investigation into the death of Saul Laliberte, 33, on Nov. 7, 2021, while he was in the force's detention facility.
Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

“The federal government’s view is that it can be done."
Trudeau says Ukrainian officer cadets will train at Quebec military college

Trudeau says Ukrainian officer cadets will train at Quebec military college

Trudeau told reporters the Canadian Armed Forces have helped train almost 40,000 Ukrainian military and security personnel through an operation based in Latvia. 
More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
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