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Canadian military short thousands of troops as COVID-19 impedes recruitment, training

Canadian military short thousands of troops as COVID-19 impedes recruitment, training

The military was short of targets by about 2,000 regular-force members and nearly 5,000 reservists at the end of December.
Driving cattle west of Turner Valley a mix of tradition and practicality

Driving cattle west of Turner Valley a mix of tradition and practicality

Driving cattle on horseback to the base of the Rockies isn’t just history, but still a fact of life for Foothills ranchers.
Judge rules Wood Buffalo must start forwarding EMS calls back to AHS

Judge rules Wood Buffalo must start forwarding EMS calls back to AHS

The municipality had until Saturday at noon to switch services back over to AHS. The temporary injunction will be in place until March, when a cross-examination and more evidence can be heard in court.
Physician challenges Trans Mountain pipeline in court after protest site demolished

Physician challenges Trans Mountain pipeline in court after protest site demolished

He says he is choosing civil disobedience because his professional code of conduct requires that he protect the health of Canadians.
The Colonel trades stuffed deer head to help ailing wife

The Colonel trades stuffed deer head to help ailing wife

Tom Kean unveils huge sign to find new kidney for Merrill
Trudeau government poised to introduce new gun-control legislation

Trudeau government poised to introduce new gun-control legislation

The long-promised bill would flesh out last spring's ban of many firearms, propose stricter storage provisions and target gun smuggling.
Stricter border controls for travellers to begin Feb. 22

Stricter border controls for travellers to begin Feb. 22

Incoming travellers will need tests upon arrival, and another one toward the end of their quarantine, while those arriving by air will have to wait out the first part of that period in a hotel until that first test comes back.
UPDATED: 3.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Bow Valley

UPDATED: 3.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Bow Valley

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Bow Valley on Saturday (Feb. 13) evening. Around 6:30 p.m., buildings and homes started rumbling and the sound of a loud "boom" was reported.
Experts predict rise of COVID variant cases

Experts predict rise of COVID variant cases

"This isn't a wave, it's a forest fire," Colijn said. "We turn the hoses off and the flames build up again and we get exponential growth. Then we turn the hoses back on and cases decrease."
Canadian cardiac researchers warn women about risks of heart attack and stroke

Canadian cardiac researchers warn women about risks of heart attack and stroke

Goal of Wear Red Day on February 13 is to arm women with knowledge, questions to ask their doctors: U of A nursing expert
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