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Social Networking Safety Event in Okotoks
Are you concerned about the social media sites your child visits? The École Okotoks Jr. High School is offering a Free Social Networking Safety Seminar for adults. The session is being hosted by Social networking and IT expert Paul Davis on Friday, January 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The school is located at 1…
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Video: Does being cold make you sick?
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A Personal Connection
Anthropology professor Kisha Supernant explores Métis archaeological sites while unearthing some of her own heritage By Janet Harvey When Kisha Supernant arrived at the University of Alberta a few years ago to assume her position in the Department of Anthropology, she was in search of a new research direction. Then she attended a talk on…
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110 Million-Year-Old Crustacean Holds Essential Piece To Evolutionary Puzzle
Discovery of oldest known higher crab transforms our understanding of crustacean evolution since the late days of the dinosaurs. By Kristy Condon, UofA (Edmonton) University of Alberta PhD student Javier Luque has found the oldest crown-group true higher crab ever discovered deep in the tropics of Colombia. The discovery of Telamonocarcinus antiquus pushes back the…
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EarthSky: How to see Comet Lovejoy, plus best photos!
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Federal government bans shipments of lithium metal batteries on passenger flights
Measure is among updates to the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations. OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 30, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced a suite of amendments to Canada’s Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). The updates include a ban on transporting lithium metal batteries as cargo on passenger flights in Canada,…
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The Discovery of Sir John Franklin’s Flagship HMS Erebus: A Significant Scientific and Historical Accomplishment in 2014
OTTAWA, Dec. 28, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today highlighted the incredible discovery related to Sir John Franklin’s ships, including the identification of HMS Erebus and recovery of the ship’s bell, as a significant scientific and historical accomplishment in 2014. This historic discovery…
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CBC: Vinyl records making major comeback with Canadian music lovers
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Town of Turner Valley Launches New Website alongside Facebook and Twitter Pages
The Town of Turner Valley is pleased to announce the launch of its fully-featured website www.turnervalley.ca. The new site has efficiently organized content specific to the needs of residents, business and visitors. It aligns with the recent rebranding project and the Town’s strategic long-term vision for sustainable future growth. turnervalley.ca offers a clean, modern design with easy-to-navigate…
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Town of Okotoks Launches New Beta Website
Also Includes a New Garbage & Recycling Collection Mobile App On December 22, the Town of Okotoks ‘soft’ launched a beta site of the new Okotoks.ca that will reflect substantial changes in navigation and technical capabilities. Okotoks.ca is now mobile-friendly, and has been re-configured to provide an optimal viewing experience that automatically displays across a range of…
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Transport Canada: Rules for Unmanned Aircraft
More and more people are using unmanned aircraft for work or pleasure. Transport Canada regulates their use to keep the public and our airspace safe. Aircraft without a pilot on board go by many names—unmanned air vehicle (UAV), remotely piloted aircraft system, model aircraft, remote control aircraft, and drone. Call it what you want, but…
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Think Before you Share: Tips from Facebook and MediaSmarts
We always hear that sharing is a good thing. And thanks to technology, we can share our ideas, opinions, pictures and videos with our friends and other people. Most of the time, sharing is good. But if we aren’t thoughtful about how we share, we run the risk of hurting ourselves or someone else. Also, remember that the things you…
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Increased Air Power for the Royal Canadian Air Force – Fifth CC-177 Globemaster to Increase RCAF Airlift Capability
Ottawa – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence, announced today that the Royal Canadian Air Force will acquire a fifth aircraft to augment the current CC-177 Globemaster fleet. The additional CC-177 will improve the Canadian Armed Forces’ response capability to both domestic and international emergencies and…
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Samsung Canada Launches the NX1, Setting a Professionally Inspired New Benchmark for Photography in Canada
The remarkably fast and responsive NX1 challenges the status quo, inspiring photographers to capture the world around them like never before. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 18, 2014 /CNW/ – Samsung Canada, a leading supplier of professional-grade cameras to the Canadian market, today launched its newest addition to its digital imaging line up, the NX1, to the…
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Online Police Information Checks now Available to Calgarians
The Calgary Police Service online Police Information Check system, ePIC, is now available for applicants. The first of its kind in Canada, ePIC provides an online process for individuals and organizations to apply for, receive, and manage Police Information Check results. ePIC enhances the individual’s Police Information Check experience allowing them to process the Police…
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