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$30M donation to help YWCA Banff, SAIT explore new partnership

$30M donation to help YWCA Banff, SAIT explore new partnership

The YWCA Banff’s 42-room hostel will officially be closing to launch new tourism-based education and programming.
Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. is charged with offences under Alberta health and safety laws.
'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

Heavy snow didn't stop a steady stream of voters in Crowsnest Pass from casting ballots Monday in favour of bringing King Coal back to this scenic rocky patch of Alberta’s southwest.
Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team began what are expected to be several weeks of legal arguments on Monday, ahead of next year's trial.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.
Amazon series puts spotlight on murder of Westlock woman

Amazon series puts spotlight on murder of Westlock woman

Amazon’s three-part series In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery details the complex case
Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Canadians waiting for Black Friday to kick-start their holiday shopping have less time to pick up gifts. There are five fewer days between Black Friday on Nov. 29 and Christmas Eve because U.S. Thanksgiving is later this year.
10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

C-65 would help political parties exploit Canadians’ data without real limits, transparency or consent. This could undermine privacy, engagement and confidence in political parties.
Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites

Spokeo shares tips to spot fake online shopping sites and prevent getting scammed.
Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals

Smith, speaking at a forum in Calgary, said she envisions a passenger train system that includes not only a high-speed train connecting Edmonton and Calgary, but also trains linking airports to city centres and Rocky Mountain tourist destinations.
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