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Education system not seen as strong by Albertans, most oppose public funding of private schools: poll
Almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of Albertans disagree that the current education system is “strong and healthy,” according to a recent poll, and most feel that independent and private schools should receive either less funding or none at all. Read More
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City council looking for solutions following pedestrian fatalities
After two pedestrian deaths on the Family Day long weekend, Calgary city councillors are seeking measures to combat the rising number of fatal collisions on city streets. Read More
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In Calgary courts: Jurors begin deliberations in murder trial of Calgarian Tyler James Redden in fatal shooting linked to contraband cigarette trade
The fate of Calgary murder suspect Tyler James Redden is now in the hands of a city jury. Read More
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Calgary police seize over $36,000 in drugs during traffic stop last week
The item, a white shopping bag, was collected and found to contain 250.6 grams of suspected cocaine, with an approximate street value of $25,060, police said. Read More
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‘I really liked it up there’: Robert Duvall, iconic western actor, always felt at home in Alberta
Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Robert Duvall put an indelible mark on the Alberta film and television industry, filming award-winning westerns here and once suggesting Emerald Lake “may be the prettiest place I’ve been in my life.” Read More
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Federal government invests $5.8M to bolster businesses in southern Alberta
To overcome challenges in global trade, the government of Canada is taking action through multi-million dollar investments via the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help Alberta reach more trade agreements with reliable trading partners. Read More
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Man, 32, dies after struggling in waters off Ko Olina
A 32-year-old man is dead after he was found struggling to stay afloat in the waters off of Ko Olina on Feb. 16, the Honolulu Police Department said.
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Hawaiʻi’s roads, freeways ranked nationally
Drivers in Hawaiʻi face some of the roughest roads in the United States. That’s according to a new analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data by MoneyGeek.
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Calgary Humane Society seeks public’s assistance in ‘egregious’ dog abandonment case
The Calgary Humane Society is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a dog that was abandoned in medical distress earlier this month. Read More
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The Fire Horse brings permanent change. What will you do?
The Lunar New Year officially begins today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse.