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• Canadian health experts call for warnings on alcohol packaging

  Warnings on cigarette packages have been required in Canada since 2001, and experts say similar warnings could be effective on alcohol packaging.

  Health

  Jul 22
  
• Canada’s first ‘dementia-inclusive’ park set to open in Calgary in fall 2026

  The Martin Family Legacy Garden, designed to help people living with dementia "immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of nature," is expected to open in the fall of 2026.

  Health

  Jul 21
  
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• More than $500M likely required annually for Calgary to meet affordable housing targets

  The City of Calgary's housing strategy aims to build 3,000 new non-market housing units every year, which would bring the city to the national average.

  Canada

  Jul 16
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• Killer of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin sentenced to life in prison

  Josh Benoit was convicted of first-degree murder in May after court determined he had planned out the August 2022 killing of Gerard-Roussin.

  Crime

  Jul 3
• Some Manitoba farmers attempt reseeding after storm damage

  Forecasters are predicting warm weather will last into the fall, which some farmers are hoping to take advantage of to recoup some value from their damaged fields.

  Canada

  Jun 22
• Museum at former residential school in Portage la Prairie to expand

  Executive Director Lorraine Daniels says the new building centered on cultural teachings and a dock planned for the riverbank are ways for survivors to reclaim the space.

  Canada

  Jun 19
• City of Calgary consults residents on next chapter for vacant Westbrook LRT land

  It's been vacant for more than a decade, but the City of Calgary is now moving forward with development of the 4.2-hectare property adjacent to the Westbrook LRT station.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Calgary families cut out of school bus service for upcoming year

  A number of students and parents in the Calgary Catholic School District will have to find new ways to get to and from class next year.

  Education

  Jun 16
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• Province launches free transit for youth pilot project in Selkirk

  Premier Wab Kinew said the province is working with the cities of Winnipeg, Brandon, Winkler and Flin Flon to launch free youth transit in September.

  Canada

  Jun 16
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• Comedian Eric Johnston headlines the Albion in Guelph

  Eric Johnston's comedic brand of high-energy and razor-sharp storytelling will be at the Albion in Guelph on Friday as part of a nationwide stand-up comedy tour.

  Entertainment

  Jun 12