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Swallows vs racecars: Farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports park approved by Alberta officialsA racetrack proposed for a site near the hamlet of Rosebud has been given the green light by an environmental appeals board. The plan for the motorsports park has pitted farmers and conservationists wanting to save wetlands and birds against those who want a place to drive fast cars. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has more.EnvironmentApr 27
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Alberta farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports parkThe Alberta Environmental Appeals Board has dismissed a challenge by a group of citizens regarding the construction of a motorsports park near the community of Rosebud.EnvironmentApr 27
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Oilers coach calls McDavid and Draisaitl’s playoff performances remarkableThe Oilers rookie head coach witnessed the dynamic duo drag Edmonton back from a disastrous start to the regular season, and they've elevated their game even further this spring.SportsApr 27
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Drumheller hoping to break record for ‘largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs’The town of Drumheller is hoping to set a record for the ultimate prehistoric challenge on Saturday.FeaturesApr 27
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Valleyview RCMP investigate nude video taken in rec center washroomRCMP in Valleyview Alta., say charges are pending against a youth who allegedly shared a nude video of another youth inside a school washroom.CrimeApr 27
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Haida elder suing Catholic Church and former Edmonton priest, hopes for ‘healing and reconciliation’The lawsuit argues that the comments target residential school survivors who have spoken publicly about the deaths associated with residential schools.CanadaApr 27
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Heroic stranger braves the cold Calgary river water to rescue missing pupA Calgary dog owner is hailing an Alberta woman a hero after the good samaritan stepped into the Bow River to rescue her missing pup.FeaturesApr 26
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Questions raised surrounding Alberta’s Bill 20: ‘Unprecedented intervention’Following Thursday's announcement, political scientists and law experts are weighing in on how the province can exercise control and whether it should.PoliticsApr 26
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Cat survives downtown Edmonton fire by jumping from balconyOther than a few singed whiskers, officials say a cat that escaped a fire inside an apartment on Jasper Avenue in downtown Edmonton is expected to make a full recovery.FireApr 26
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Cobb’s Adventure Park just outside Calgary hit by vandalsCobb's Adventure Park on the edge of Calgary was hit by vandals who caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage. With little help from RCMP, the owners must pick up the pieces.CrimeApr 26
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Calgary teen sets ‘very impressive’ weightlifting world recordArash Mobarrezi, 14, is celebrating after setting a weightlifting world record for his age and weight class in April.FeaturesApr 26
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RCMP charge four in connection with 2020 death of man from Blackfalds, Alta.After four-years of investigation, RCMP have laid charges in connection with the death of Ryan James Gudwer of Blackfalds, Alta. Four individuals have been arrested.CrimeApr 26
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Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowbackAlberta's government says a new draft social studies curriculum for elementary schools is ready to be tested in classrooms this fall.EducationApr 26
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Calgary-wide rezoning may reduce carbon emissions, increase physical activity: researcherA researcher from Mount Royal University is calling Calgary's proposed rezoning bylaw a "step in the right direction" to lowering carbon emissions and improving individual health.EnvironmentApr 26
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New AHS campaign encourages conversations about organ, tissue donationAlbertans are hoping that sharing their message about organ and tissue donation will encourage more people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones.HealthApr 26
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1 in hospital after stabbing at southwest Calgary Value VillageAccording to a Calgary Police Service spokesperson, police said they responded to reports of an assault at the Value Village at 9737 Macleod Trail S.W. at 11:40 a.m.CrimeApr 26
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Alberta Aviation Museum wants to take over Hangar 14 ownership from City of EdmontonAfter Hangar 11 was destroyed in a fire, those working to preserve and promote Edmonton's aviation history say their efforts are now more important than ever.CanadaApr 26
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2 safe after bungalow fire in southeast CalgaryA fire in the fireplace spread to the roof, which caused damage to the bedroom and attic, according to the Calgary Fire Department.FireApr 26
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T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A researchA U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.ScienceApr 26
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Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain startImperial Oil Ltd. pushed its Kearl oilsands project to record production as it continues to ramp up output ahead of the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.CanadaApr 26
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RCMP search for second suspect in connection with homicide in Gleichen, Alta.RCMP said they have arrested one person and are searching for a second man in relation to a homicide in Gleichen on Wednesday.CrimeApr 26
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Lac Ste. Anne County bans recreational ATV use due to ‘extreme’ wildfire riskLac Ste. Anne County has issued a complete ban on recreational ATV use due to the 'extreme fire risk' in the area.FireApr 26
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Alberta RCMP officer charged with possessing, distributing child pornA 33-year-old constable with the RCMP, stationed at the St. Paul, Alta., detachment, was arrested and charged with child sexual exploitation offences.CrimeApr 26
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Booze-free bottle shops aim to ‘educate and change’ how people perceive non-alcoholic drinksJonathan Barembruch opened Calgary's first non-alcoholic bottle store last July. It is among many non-alcoholic bottle storefronts that have popped up over the last year or so.HealthApr 26
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Former Calgary mayor shrugs off criticism at first Alberta NDP leadership debate: ‘Not a takeover’The first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race was mostly a civil affair Thursday but it wasn't all smooth sailing for former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.PoliticsApr 26