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Calgary looking to annex over 400 acres in Foothills County

Calgary looking to annex over 400 acres in Foothills County

Public engagement process in place as the City of Calgary is proposing to annex acreage south of Spruce Meadows.
Library Link: Celebrating intellectual freedom during Freedom to Read Week

Library Link: Celebrating intellectual freedom during Freedom to Read Week

One of Airdrie Public Library’s (APL) core values is intellectual freedom, and we celebrate this through our annual participation in the national Freedom to Read Week, which is to be held this year from Feb. 19 to 25.
Cochrane Lake revitalization plan prepares to take significant step forward

Cochrane Lake revitalization plan prepares to take significant step forward

Rocky View County (RVC) will hear a presentation on Feb. 21 from MacDonald Communities on the state of its Cochrane Lake Revitalization Plan.
Dubai again plans for flying taxi takeoff, this time by 2026

Dubai again plans for flying taxi takeoff, this time by 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai again is planning for the takeoff of flying taxis in this futuristic city-state on the Arabian Peninsula, offering its firmest details yet Monday for a pledged launch by 2026.
Is It Safe to Have an Alcoholic Drink Before Dinner?

Is It Safe to Have an Alcoholic Drink Before Dinner?

Is there anything wrong with a pre-dinner drink? This health columnist thinks not.
Soon time to prepare your garden soil

Soon time to prepare your garden soil

Plan your garden during cold weather months with soil preparation at the top of your list.
Owl rescued from Prince Edward Island field to be taken to Nova Scotia for treatment

Owl rescued from Prince Edward Island field to be taken to Nova Scotia for treatment

As darkness descended and temperatures plunged in a Prince Edward Island field, Dennis MacKenzie tried to coax a scared, injured barred owl down from a spruce tree.
'Nothing unusual': Loewen sees no conflict of interest in taking over wildlife rules

'Nothing unusual': Loewen sees no conflict of interest in taking over wildlife rules

EDMONTON — An Alberta cabinet minister said Friday he's working with lawyers and the province's ethics commissioner over concerns possible changes to his department's responsibilities could put him in a conflict of interest.
Ukrainian mother approved to come to Canada, but her six-year-old son is not

Ukrainian mother approved to come to Canada, but her six-year-old son is not

WARSAW, Poland — Since packing up a small suitcase and leaving her home in Ukraine with her six-year-old son, Iryna Mishyna has found solace in helping other families in similar situations find some stability.
Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad

Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad

OTTAWA — Canadians were left with more questions than answers on Friday as a pair of senior military officers briefed a parliamentary committee about the slew of objects shot down over North American skies in recent weeks.
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