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In a world that’s become so reliant on digital banking, payments, and communication in general, scammers have more ways to reach victims than ever, particularly elderly people over 60.

All-girls baseball circuit on deck for Calgary little leaguers

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A baseball league made up entirely of Calgary-area girls? Read More

Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for

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A tick capable of making its victims allergic to meat and dairy (among other items) and spreading a virus that has no known cure may be reaching new areas, data shows.

Which states have the highest gas taxes?

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There’s a lot of talk about suspending the federal gas tax. But how much are state gas taxes costing drivers?

Last: There’s a wine for every function, and every budget; but remember, you get what you pay for

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Function wines — the very thought of them conjures up images of mass-produced plonk that, at best, won’t offend anyone (except wine nerds like me, naturally). If there’s one advantage to inviting me to your wedding, it’s that the odds of the wine being passable go up exponentially. After all, you don’t want to have…

Penner: Hanging out in ‘The Hat’

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As per usual, Death Valley — my favourite mountain biking trail in the Medicine Hat area — didn’t disappoint. Sure, with the temperature approaching 30 degrees, she was a little toasty on the trail. But dipsy-doodling among the boulders, rolling over the rock slabs, and flying down the fantastic flow sections was, as always, a…

Opinion: Albertans becoming more wise to water risks from mining

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Coal Association of Canada president Robin Campbell said, “Polling consistently shows a majority support responsible resource development.” The source linked is an article reporting on a single poll commissioned by Northback, which aims to develop the Grassy Mountain coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass. Read More

Opinion: Many Crowsnest Pass residents back the coal mine in their backyard

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On Nov. 25, 2024, 72 per cent of my neighbours in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass voted yes to the metallurgical coal mine at Grassy Mountain. Turnout was 53.6 per cent, higher than in our last municipal election. Read More

Opinion: If Alberta wants to keep nurses, we need to support them after they enter the system

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During National Nursing Week — running May 11 to 17 under the theme The Power of Nurses to Transform Health — Albertans will rightly recognize the skill, compassion and dedication nurses bring to patients, families and communities every day. Read More

Opinion: Investing in mental health is essential to Calgary’s safety and future

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