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How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

How do people get a home from Habitat for Humanity? Clearing up some misconceptions

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta spokesperson says the program exists for people who can't afford the current rent costs, but don't qualify for subsidized rent.
Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

Discovery in mice could be good news for acute lymphoblastic leukemia cases in children

A BC study found infant mice infected with a mild virus don’t develop leukemia. Could this work for humans?
Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

Southern Alberta man wants to cover his house in Christmas lights this year

An Alberta man has put out a call on Facebook to add to the 750 feet of lights already decorating his house.
'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

Almost every day when Blair Painter drives on the scenic Rocky Mountain highway near his home, the grey asphalt is stained red somewhere along the way.
Former champion Brandon Moreno puts on a show at UFC Fight Night card in Edmonton

Former champion Brandon Moreno puts on a show at UFC Fight Night card in Edmonton

Former flyweight champion Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno snapped a two-fight losing streak with a dominant decision over Amir (The Prince) Albazi in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.
Two killed near Smoky Lake in collision with a semi truck

Two killed near Smoky Lake in collision with a semi truck

RCMP say a pickup truck with two occupants drove over a patch of ice on the road causing their vehicle to lose control and collide with an oncoming semi-truck.
Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Seven-year-old Hudson Faught was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Sept. 28
$750 million data centre to be built north of Calgary

$750 million data centre to be built north of Calgary

Earlier this week it was announced that eStruxture, Canada’s leading AI and hyperscale ready data centre provider, will be committing $750 million to build Alberta’s largest data centre.
5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water

5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water

Drinking enough water? To help you stay hydrated without having to guzzle an ocean, Live It Up found five other ways to meet your fluid needs.
Saskatchewan man keeps licence after going 94 km/h through Alberta school zone

Saskatchewan man keeps licence after going 94 km/h through Alberta school zone

Saskatchewan man unfamiliar with the area fined $1,250 for speeding by a rural Northern Alberta school in September.
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