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Bee study looking for volunteers at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Bee study looking for volunteers at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Cochranites with an interest in bees who are also looking for a fun outdoor activity for the kids this spring and summer will have the opportunity to take part in research at the same time starting next month at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.
Montreal restaurants dominate Canada’s 100 Best list, including top pick

Montreal restaurants dominate Canada’s 100 Best list, including top pick

TORONTO — Montreal restaurants dominate Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants List with 27 eateries on the annual ranking, led by Mon Lapin in the No. 1 spot.
Elizabeth Holmes loses latest bid to avoid prison and gets hit with $452 million restitution bill

Elizabeth Holmes loses latest bid to avoid prison and gets hit with $452 million restitution bill

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes appears to be soon bound for prison after an appeals court Tuesday rejected her bid to remain free while she tries to overturn her conviction in a blood-testing hoax that brought her fleeting fame and fortune.
Vatican experts uncovering gilded glory of Hercules statue struck by lightning

Vatican experts uncovering gilded glory of Hercules statue struck by lightning

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Scaffolding in a niche of the Vatican Museums’ Round Hall conceal from view the work of restorers who are removing centuries of grime from the largest known bronze statue of the ancient world: the gilded Hercules Mastai Righetti.
Review: Jonas Brothers' 'The Album' is a summer hit for incurable romantics

Review: Jonas Brothers' 'The Album' is a summer hit for incurable romantics

“The Album” by Jonas Brothers (Republic Records) If, like many of us, you got burned trying to get tickets to the Jonas Brothers recent tour, their latest work “The Album” is a sweet consolation to keep your mind off it.
Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emily Reed lost her younger sister Jessica more than 10 years ago. For much of the last decade, she’s visited Jessica’s Twitter page to help “keep her memory alive."
Airdrie illustrator brings characters to life in new children’s book ‘Flip Flop Flapjack’

Airdrie illustrator brings characters to life in new children’s book ‘Flip Flop Flapjack’

Having previously showcased her artistic talent and passion for the Calgary Stampede through adorning local business windows with her art, Bruglemans-LaBelle's creative journey has now taken an exciting turn as she embarks on the realm of children's literature.
The likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts

The likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts

There's a two-out-of-three chance that the world will temporarily hit a key warming limit within the next five years, the United Nations weather agency said Wednesday.
Doll clubs a place to share treasured childhood memories

Doll clubs a place to share treasured childhood memories

Doll clubs offer history, camaraderie and workshops, but mostly a shared love of all things doll.
Inquiry into entirety of Canadian sport system called for at parliamentary hearing

Inquiry into entirety of Canadian sport system called for at parliamentary hearing

Anne Merklinger says the safe sport issues that have plagued Canadian athletes recently are the result of larger problems that deserve to be put under a microscope.
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