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Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years

Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Deep in an open coal mine in southern Greece, researchers have discovered the antiquities-rich country's oldest archaeological site, which dates to 700,000 years ago and is associated with modern humans’ hominin ancestors.
St. Albert Public starts 2SLGBTQIA+ course

St. Albert Public starts 2SLGBTQIA+ course

Students to study gender roles, stereotypes, leadership.
Residential school drama ‘Bones of Crows’ explores ongoing legacy of trauma

Residential school drama ‘Bones of Crows’ explores ongoing legacy of trauma

TORONTO — Reminders of Canada’s shameful treatment of Indigenous Peoples were constant as Marie Clements shot parts of her sweeping drama “Bones of Crows” at a former residential school, where hundreds of suspected graves were discovered two years ago.
The importance of balance and core strength as we age

The importance of balance and core strength as we age

Core strength and balance are critical for healthy aging and injury prevention.
Bear ripping tent prompts warning in K-Country

Bear ripping tent prompts warning in K-Country

“I would also include a redesign that ensures an adequate corridor for bears and other wildlife to get by on that side of the lake without having to walk through the campground and without being enticed into the campground like they are now with all of the bear food in there."
Great Dane brings comfort to St. Albert palliative care patient

Great Dane brings comfort to St. Albert palliative care patient

Sometimes a Great Dane can be an angel in disguise.
Earth is 'really quite sick now' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says

Earth is 'really quite sick now' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says

Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that's losing its natural areas , but for well-being of people living on it, according to a new study.
US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

LONDON (AP) — The United States and Europe are drawing up a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence, a top European Union official said Wednesday, as the developing technology triggers warnings about the risks it poses to humanity and growing calls for regulation.
Edmonton's favourite son turns 100

Edmonton's favourite son turns 100

Tony Cashman has been a much-lauded champion of Edmonton; the city, its history and its people.
Vancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs

Vancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs

Vancouver councillors have approved the honorary street name of Komagata Maru Place for an iconic landmark in a move to redress a case of systemic discrimination that took place more than a century ago.
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