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Sundre RCMP charges man in connection with local school lockdown
Sundre RCMP have charged a man in connection with reports of an individual walking near a local school with a loaded shotgun, prompting officials to place schools in lockown and issue a shelter-in-place order. Read More
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo to euthanize Khutzeymateen, 35-year-old grizzly
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo will euthanize Khutzeymateen, their 35-year-old geriatric grizzly, on Sept. 30 after determining her health has too far deteriorated to treat any longer. Read More
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Airdrie mom who raised $110K for life-saving cancer treatment in U.S. has died
Brooke Kajdy, an Airdrie mom of two who raised $110,000 to pursue cancer treatment in the U.S. last year, has died from her cancer diagnosis. Read More
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LIVE at 10 a.m.: Aloha Festivals 77th annual floral parade
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thousands of people and visitors showed up in Waikiki on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the 77th annual Aloha Festivals floral parade. Nearly eight decades later, Aloha Festivals continues to celebrate Hawaiian culture, “integrating the islands’ traditions through music, dance, cuisine and art.” PHOTOS: Sharing aloha at Aloha Festivals through the years, ‘one…
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These top ’80s baby girl names are ‘totally’ unpopular now
(NEXSTAR) — We’re nearly 40 years removed from the totally tubular 1980s and a lot has changed since then — including people’s names. While some names will always be timeless, other monikers pass like fads. Using data from the Social Security Administration, we tracked the popularity of the top 10 1980s girl names between then…
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From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance
(The Conversation) – From Paris and Rome to Jakarta, Indonesia, and New York, a curious banner has appeared in protest squares. With hollow cheeks, a broad grin and a straw hat with a red band, the figure is instantly recognizable and has been hoisted by young demonstrators calling for change. In Kathmandu, Nepal, where anger…
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Are your kids always saying ‘6-7?’ Here’s what it means
(NEXSTAR) — Just when you thought your children had moved on from saying things like “skibidi” and “demure” and “sigma,” now they may be throwing around a new slang term: “6-7.” Sometimes written as “67” but pronounced “six seven” and frequently said while alternating between lifting your hands, palms up, in a sort of juggling…
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Best walks of Calgary: Nature and history abound in Sandy Beach, Elbow Park, and Britannia
Lori Beattie knows a thing or two about walking. She’s travelled every path and trail listed in her new updated book, Calgary’s Best Walks. She explained why she loves to explore this city on foot in a Weekend Life column on March 29, and now we’re encouraging you to follow in her footsteps. Over the past few months, we’ve…
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Opinion: Why Calgary seniors are drawing the line on climate change
On Sept. 20, some Calgarians joined communities across Canada and around the world for Draw the Line, a massive day of action for climate, justice and peace. Seniors, youth, workers and Indigenous groups united to demand a future that is safe, fair and free from the grip of fossil fuels and corporate power. Read More
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Opinion: What could health care look like if we dare to listen more closely?
Health systems around the world are awakening to a critical truth: when we truly listen to those who use the system, we open the door to more compassionate, responsive and equitable care. That makes the voices of patients and families critical — their experiences illuminate aspects of health care that metrics alone cannot capture. Read…