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Canadian Junior Angus Association Showdown 2014 Results
Rocky View County, AB – The Canadian Junior Angus Association is pleased to announce the winners from Showdown 2014, held in July. Most awards were presented at the banquet on July 19th in Virden, Manitoba. There were 15 competitions in that Juniors were able to enter plus the grand aggregate awards and the Spirit of…
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RCMP Cochrane – Serious Two Vehicle Collision
On the 3rd of August 2014 at approximately 8:30 PM, Cochrane RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a two vehicle Collision, involving a pickup truck and motorcycle, on Highway 1a, 25 km west of Cochrane. Early indications show that the motorcycle crossed the centre line and hit the truck. The driver and passenger were thrown…
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Global Calgary Bids Farewell to Cara Fullerton
Cara Fullerton, Global Calgary’s anchor and reporter announced she’ll be leaving the broadcast industry after 14 years to pursue a career in health and fitness. Fullerton previously worked for CFSK Saskatoon and Global in Halifax. Currently Fullerton was on Global Calgary’s Morning News and co-anchored the Noon News Hour on weekdays. Her last day with…
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AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Put a Lid on It
Plain and simple: helmets save lives. “Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries are injuries to the brain. Helmets are made to protect the brain from concussions and other injuries. Helmets also prevent injuries to the face,” explains Kim Cochrane, Injury Prevention Project co-ordinator for Alberta Health Services. Choosing the right type of helmet…
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SAIT Community Grows by 100,000
Honeybees are the newest residents on campus. By SAIT Polytechnic Interested Hospitality and Tourism students at SAIT will be able to help with a honey harvest this fall, since honeybees took up residence on the rooftop of the John Ware Building on June 7. The four hives have already yielded some honey for a taste…
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Alberta Magazine: The Best of Routes Magazine Come Hell or High Water
Since 2008, Routes Magazine found its way into the homes and businesses thoughout the foothills of southern Alberta, up until their High River office was wiped out by last year’s devastating floods. Not to be discouraged, the team put together a special issue and are now offering it for sale. The commemorative issue features Southern…
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Shrinking Dinosaurs Evolved Into Flying Birds
A new study led by an Adelaide scientist has revealed how massive, meat-eating, ground-dwelling dinosaurs − the theropods − evolved into agile flyers: they just kept shrinking and shrinking, for over 50 million years. Today, in the prestigious journal Science, the researchers present a detailed family tree of these dinosaurs and their bird descendants which…
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WHOAS Members Took Part in Montana Clinic on Contraception Vaccine
Two members of WHOAS, travelled to Billings, Montana, in July to attend a clinic and study course, on the contraception vaccine, known as PZP, and the methods of administering it to Wild Horses. Two more members will attend another course, in the late summer. This program has been very effective in areas of the U.S.,…
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Alberta Media News: Radiothons in Alberta – CBC Goes Mobile – Shaw Goes National
On July 24, CBC announced massive staff cuts, roughly 20% of its current complement of 7,500 employees, as it shifts from broadcasting to a mobile-first strategy. The cuts are in addition to the announcement in April that 657 jobs would be eliminated over the next two years. President/CEO Hubert Lacroix calls it a “culture shift”—…
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Okotoks Welcomes New Southside Community Programs Building
The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening ceremony of the Southside Community Programs building on Friday, August 6th. Join in the festivities – drop-in to the ribbon cutting at 4PM, followed by an open house to tour the facility, meet the staff, and entertain the kids with crafts & activities! Plus there’s cake…
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Lead in Teeth Can Tell a Body’s Tale, UF Study Finds
Published: July 30 2014, University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Your teeth can tell stories about you, and not just that you always forget to floss. A study led by University of Florida geology researcher George D. Kamenov showed that trace amounts of lead in modern and historical human teeth can give clues about where…
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Alberta small business confidence slumps in July
Shortage of labour still biggest challenge; hospitality sector hurting CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results that show Alberta’s small business confidence dropped 3.2 points in July to 69.4. The national Business Barometer Index also dipped slightly to 63.2, its lowest reading since December 2013. “After…
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Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for August 2 – 9, 2014
By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Your charts are a beautiful mix of dark and light, which I suggest you think of as colors and hues. The planetary alignment of Mars in Scorpio and Jupiter in Leo is granting you access to the full spectrum of experience — particularly sexual experience, which always translates…
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Canada Post celebrates Canadian Country Artists, past and present
OTTAWA (Ont.) – Today Canada Post recognizes Canada’s contribution to the evolution of country music with a series of five new stamps featuring some of the country’s most renowned artists. The new stamps feature Tommy Hunter, k.d. lang, Renée Martel, Hank Snow and Shania Twain – 5 of the most unique voices in Canada’s country…
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My Wash Barn Reopens in Turner Valley with New Owners
Are you ready to soap, rinse and wax in a bright, cheerful and clean new car/truck wash? A completely renovated and environmentally friendly car wash is now open on Edgar Avenue in Turner Valley with bright 10’ by 10’ bay doors leading into large 15′ x 30′ bays. Rick Goodwin has over 27 years experience…