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Canadian-made app teaches users how to curb wasteful habits during plastic-free July

Canadian-made app teaches users how to curb wasteful habits during plastic-free July

New government policy is forcing Canadians to rethink their single-use plastic consumption. Luckily, there's an app that can not only teach Canadians how to kick their wasteful habits to the curb, but also reward them in the process.
Cochranite building scale replicas of military ships for museums

Cochranite building scale replicas of military ships for museums

A Southern Alberta man is building a budding reputation in the craft of carving replica ships.
How to find cheaper flights this year as airfares soar

How to find cheaper flights this year as airfares soar

Airfares — often the biggest line item on a vacation — jumped 11.6 per cent year over year in May, according to Statistics Canada.
Two arrested in Didsbury following pursuit from near Cross Iron Mills

Two arrested in Didsbury following pursuit from near Cross Iron Mills

Calgary Police HAWCS followed a suspect vehicle to Didsbury where it was disabled with tire deflation device.
Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue

Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue

Elon Musk announced Friday that he will abandon his tumultuous $44 billion offer to buy Twitter after the company failed to provide enough information about the number of fake accounts.
Rogers restores service for "vast majority" of customers after outage

Rogers restores service for "vast majority" of customers after outage

Rogers Communications says it has restored mobile and internet service for the vast majority of customers after a widespread network outage affected many and caused trouble for 9-1-1 services and debit transactions.
Okotoks Oiler goes to Minnesota in NHL Entry Draft

Okotoks Oiler goes to Minnesota in NHL Entry Draft

Southern Alberta AJHL forward selected in the second round of NHL draft.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich denied bail, ordered detained until trial

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich denied bail, ordered detained until trial

"Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich was denied bail and will remain in custody after a justice of the peace ruled she breached a condition of her original release.
Peacock on the loose for days in Jasper National Park in Alberta euthanized

Peacock on the loose for days in Jasper National Park in Alberta euthanized

Parks Canada calls euthanization of peacock in Jasper a last resort.
What's Happening? July in Alberta

What's Happening? July in Alberta

Summer is here! Check out a few exhibits, festivals and events this month in and around Edmonton and Calgary--and everywhere in between!
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