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There’s a new leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, study finds
“We must double down on research to pinpoint what is driving this tsunami of cancer in generations born since 1950,” the study’s lead author said.
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Where incomes have risen the most (and least) over the past 50 years
One state has seen the typical household income jump nearly 80% — while another has watched it decline.
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Hoping to avoid a bumpy drive? These cities have the worst roads in the country, says new study
A new study from MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rank every state’s road quality and find which has the roughest roads of them all.
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Crowchild Classic hockey showdown sets attendance record at Saddledome
For the second consecutive year, a new attendance record was set at the Crowchild Classic. Read More
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Opinion: A system under strain shouldn’t cost lives
Following the release of an internal report on deaths in Alberta’s emergency waiting rooms, the crisis facing front-line staff is once again in the spotlight. This time, we can’t afford to look away. Read More
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What is a man? It’s a complex answer
A few months ago, a twenty-five-year-old man named Gabriel plunked himself down onto my couch and, without much preamble, asked, “John, what is a man?” Read More
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Opinion: What a banned book can teach us about reading
In a recent university English course I taught, I was surprised by students’ reactions to a number of the stories we read. Some students were startled by the presence of war, others taken aback by characters’ brash retellings of mental-health struggles. Read More
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Opinion: What kids are learning about conflict by watching Alberta right now
Premier Danielle Smith’s government has cleared the way for a separation referendum, and a petition is now collecting signatures across Alberta. The talk shows up on the radio, in headlines and at kitchen tables. Read More
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Opinion: Partisan intervention makes a mockery of referendums
Democracy in Alberta has been significantly weakened by the provincial government through multiple measures. These range from legislation such as Bill 20 in 2024 and Bill 54 in 2025 — which banned electronic tabulators, weakened local self-government by consolidating power within the provincial cabinet and restricted voting methods — to Bill 21 in 2024, where…
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Opinion: How we engage online is what spreads misinformation
I have spent years reacting online to things I believe are dangerous, dishonest or harmful. I have argued, corrected, mocked and tried to fight back. Read More