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The Importance of Antlers
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Antlers are among the most identifiable characteristics of species of the deer family, Cervidae, which comprises caribou, elk, moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Antlers have been prized and pursued by hunters for many centuries. Their rapid growth and deciduous (regrown each year) nature has made them fascinating for hunters and…
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Seeking Albertans’ Input on Agriculture Research
The government is holding engagement sessions and launching an online survey to gather feedback about the future of agriculture research in Alberta. “We are working with farmers to determine their research priorities. This is an opportunity to transform how we do research and attract investment from the private sector. I see world-leading agricultural research happening…
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Rowan House Society Shelves Housing Project
Board of Directors cite current economy as main reason for pushing pause on campaign for Second Stage Shelter High River, AB, January 9, 2020 – Rowan House Society has made the decision to put its campaign for a Second Stage Shelter on hold for the time being. After a 5-month long consultation process, the Board…
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Premier Continues to Work for Fair Deal in Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister
Premier Jason Kenney today met with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to reiterate Alberta’s need for a fair deal within the Canadian Federation. Premier Jason Kenney meets with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Premier Kenney and Deputy Prime Minister Freeland met in person for the third time since her appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and…
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Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: What’s the Problem with Quick Weight Loss?
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Piikani Nation RCMP Locate Stolen Hay Bales and Arrest One Male After Search Warrant Executed
Brocket, Alta. – On Jan. 6 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Piikani Nation RCMP located stolen hay bales at a residence near the community of Brocket, Alta. The hay bales were originally stolen out of Pincher Creek, Alta. Police applied for a warrant to enter the residence and upon execution, located one male who was arrested without incident. Police continued their…
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KKR to Acquire Significant Stake in Canada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project
CALGARY, Alberta & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire, alongside Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a 65 percent equity interest in the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (Coastal GasLink or the Project) from TC Energy Corporation. Coastal GasLink involves the estimated CAD $6.6 billion…
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RCMP Major Crimes Investigating Shooting in Conrich, Alta.
Conrich, Alta. – On Jan. 8, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Strathmore RCMP received a 911 call of a shooting that occurred at a residence in the Meadow Ridge area in Conrich, Alta. A 27-year-old female from Conrich, Alta. was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting. The injured female…
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Canada Responds to Airstrike in Iraq
Statement from Minister Champagne Following the Airstrike Carried out by the U.S. on Iranian Commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq January 3, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement on the airstrike carried out by the U.S. on Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the Fatal Plane Crash in Iran
January 8, 2020Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fatal plane crash in Iran: “This morning, I join Canadians across the country who are shocked and saddened to see reports that a plane crash outside of Tehran, Iran, has claimed the lives of 176 people, including 63 Canadians.…
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Younger Canadians Making Dangerous Choices When it Comes to Cannabis and Driving, CAA Finds
OTTAWA, Dec. 27, 2019 /CNW/ – One quarter of younger Canadians (aged 18-34) say they have driven high or have travelled in a vehicle with a high driver, according to new research from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), pointing to the need for more public education. The same poll found that while many younger Canadians (86 per…
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MP Barlow Responds to Ukrainian International Air Crash
OTTAWA, ON – John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills, released the following statement regarding the Ukrainian International Airlines Crash: “The news of the Ukrainian International Airlines crash is devastating. The loss of 176 passengers aboard, including 63 fellow Canadians is heartbreaking. I extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of all those who lost…
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Iran Plane Crash: Statement from Premier Kenney
Premier Jason Kenney has issued the following statement on the crash of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752: “I am deeply saddened by the devastating news that 63 Canadians, including a large number of Albertans, were amongst the 176 passengers aboard Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 when it crashed earlier today near Tehran. “On behalf of…
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BDC – Turning Around a Struggling Business: Little Rock Printing Turns Adversity into Advantage
This father-son team worked 14 hours a day, learning from setbacks to find success Father and son team Rick and Brian Kroeker were working 14-hour days, feeling like they were “literally in the dirt” as they struggled to save their company, Little Rock Printing. “We were coming in at four or five in the morning every day…
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Okotoks Repair Café Dates for 2020
Saturday, January 18, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmSaturday, April 4, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmSaturday, June 6, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmSaturday, October 24, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm Have you been holding on to an item that just needs a quick fix? Like a chair that needs a leg repair? A vacuum that needs a new cord? A blanket that needs to be mended? Or, a…
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