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Pristine alpine lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines, study shows

Pristine alpine lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines, study shows

New Alberta government research has found windblown dust from mountaintop removal coal mines has polluted a pristine alpine lake to the point where its waters are as contaminated as lakes downwind from the oilsands.
Modified trees planted in four places in Alberta

Modified trees planted in four places in Alberta

Pilot program in Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton and Olds to test how trees will survive in the harsh Prairie climate.
Northern Alberta First Nation puts up $5,000 for information on missing man

Northern Alberta First Nation puts up $5,000 for information on missing man

35-year-old Joshua Lee Andrew from Cold Lake First Nation has not been seen or heard from in nearly two months.
'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

Canadian Centre for Child Protection believes the report's numbers are an underestimation of sexual offending in schools.
Airdrie woman claims she was fired by Starbucks over cancer symptoms

Airdrie woman claims she was fired by Starbucks over cancer symptoms

According to a statement of claim filed with Court of King’s Bench in Calgary, Lisa Pedersen alleges she was wrongfully fired last year.
Two Calgary eateries in Air Canada's list of 10 best new restaurants

Two Calgary eateries in Air Canada's list of 10 best new restaurants

A ranking of the country’s best new restaurants highlights several eateries that are touting efforts to address long-standing complaints about the sector's oft-poor labour and wage standards.
Northern Alberta auto body technician reaches the world stage

Northern Alberta auto body technician reaches the world stage

After four years of competing at a provincial and national level, Dorien Lozeau found himself representing the nation.
Calgary changes name of park and parkade as part of anti-racism move

Calgary changes name of park and parkade as part of anti-racism move

The former James Short Park and Parkade in Calgary's Chinatown will now be known as Harmony Park and Parkade.
Preliminary hearing date set for suspect in Alberta McDonald's murder

Preliminary hearing date set for suspect in Alberta McDonald's murder

27-year-old Solaimane Elbettah has been charged with first-degree murder in July death of teenage co-worker at McDonald’s in Sundre.
A sweet deal: Senior becomes doughnut ambassador

A sweet deal: Senior becomes doughnut ambassador

Bessie Diggins sinks her teeth into new role for Destination Doughnuts in Edmonton's Westmount neighbourhood.
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