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Drought conditions worsening in southeast Alberta but farmers remain optimistic
It’s been a tougher, drier year for Devin McNeill’s family farm in southeast Alberta. Read More
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Judge orders Jan. 6 rally organizer to pay $2K daily until compliance with subpoena
(The Hill) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered an organizer of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, rally at the Ellipse to pay $2,000 a day until she complies with a subpoena for records about her involvement in the event. U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks said Republican fundraiser Caroline Wren’s “pattern of disregard and…
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Climate change and aerosol pollution made drought inevitable in the Southwest: Study
(The Hill) – The combined effects of climate change and air pollution have led to direct declines in precipitation in the U.S. Southwest, making drought inevitable, a new study has shown. These circumstances, which began taking hold in about 1980, are likely here to stay as the planet warms, according to the study, published on…
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Woman records close encounter with mountain lion on California trail
(KTLA) – A woman had a tense encounter with a mountain lion while walking on a popular hiking trail in the Southern California city of Ojai recently. The scary moment took place on July 3 as Cortney Rasura was hiking alone on the Gridley Trail. Rasura told Nexstar’s KTLA she was looking down at her…
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Human-induced warming contributed to 1,500 deaths in last week’s European heat wave: Report
(The Hill) – Climate change caused by humans played a direct role in the deaths of about 1,504 people during a heat wave that struck Europe last week, a new report has found. Warming linked to the combustion of fossil fuels nearly tripled the number of heat-related fatalities that occurred during the June 23 to…
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Crossfield high school teacher charged with 16 sexual offences
A previous teacher at Crossfield’s W.G. Murdoch School has been charged following what police are calling an “extensive” investigation into multiple sexual offences involving several victims. Read More
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Calgary startup Attabotics’ insolvency came amid falling revenues, creditor uncertainty
Robotics and automation startup Attabotics’ bankruptcy protection filing came as its largest creditor intended to enforce its security on the company’s debt, court documents show. Read More
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Leadership over lip service: Building a safer Calgary for everyone
Calgary is the best city in the world in which to live, work and raise a family. However, we are currently facing a public safety crisis we cannot afford to ignore. Read More
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‘Serious’ assault on Calgary Stampede midway sends three to hospital
The Calgary Police Service is investigating what is believed to be a targeted attack on the Stampede midway that sent three people to hospital in serious condition. Read More