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Parisians massively vote to banish for-hire e-scooters

Parisians massively vote to banish for-hire e-scooters

PARIS (AP) — Parisians have overwhelmingly voted to banish the French capital's ubiquitous for-hire electric scooters from their streets.
Boxers with Parkinson’s fighting for better lives

Boxers with Parkinson’s fighting for better lives

The short burst of exercise through boxing is helping Parkinson's patients in Alberta.
Has T. rex lost its bite? Menacing snarl may be wrong

Has T. rex lost its bite? Menacing snarl may be wrong

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tyrannosaurus rex is often shown baring massive, sharp teeth, like the ferocious creature in “Jurassic Park.” But new research suggests that this classic image might be wrong.
Pro tips to prep your garden for spring

Pro tips to prep your garden for spring

There’s nothing quite like plucking a fresh head of lettuce or the first green bean from your own garden. It’s not only rewarding, it’s good for the environment.
Canmore Folk Festival sets date, line up for 2023

Canmore Folk Festival sets date, line up for 2023

Serena Ryder will be headlining the Canmore Folk Festival for 2023.
Okotoks athlete reflects on 'ultimate' reality show experience

Okotoks athlete reflects on 'ultimate' reality show experience

Adaptive athlete Chris Cederstrand was eliminated from Canada's Ultimate Challenge during the March 16 episode.
Affordability, jobs fuel population growth in St. Albert, across province

Affordability, jobs fuel population growth in St. Albert, across province

St. Albert's housing sales are growing as Canadians move across the country into Alberta.
Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.
The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why

The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why

The United States is Earth's punching bag for nasty weather. Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on the planet, several experts said.
Planting a garden from seed is easy and can start now

Planting a garden from seed is easy and can start now

The catalogs have been thumbed through , and the seed racks are sprouting like weeds at local nurseries and garden centers. There is now enough daylight across the country to start garden seeds without the aid of artificial lights.
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