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Saskatchewan puts moratorium on wild boar farms, toughens regulationsThe Saskatchewan government has put a moratorium on new wild boar farms after decades of expanding feral swine populations.CanadaJul 10
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Saskatoon man calls out city after nephew breaks bones falling off hotel roofA Saskatoon man says mouldings on a local hotel roof are a public risk after his nephew fell from the building on July 1. Officials say the features aren't meant to hold weight.CanadaJul 5
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Alberta initiates campaign to keep invasive species out of waterwaysAlberta is currently free of zebra and quagga mussels but they are found in Manitoba and Ontario and can easily spread through boats travelling across provincial borders.EnvironmentJun 14
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Ousted Chestermere mayor fights for his job back as voters go to the pollsVoters in the City of Chestermere go to the polls to choose a new mayor and five municipal councillors on Monday.PoliticsJun 23
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Raw sewage leaks into Vancouver’s False Creek but Dragon Boat Festival to go aheadLorne Carter with Metro Vancouver said officials weren't yet sure how much sewage was released from the pipe, which runs under 2nd and 1st avenues at Columbia Street.HealthJun 20
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Calgary moves to stage 3 water restrictions; reopens pools, lifts fire banCalgary emergency officials removed certain aspects of outdoor water restrictions as the city restores water service after a feeder main break in June.HealthJul 6
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Bird flu risks: Are petting zoos, goat yoga and farms safe activities?Summer is nearly here, and with it comes farm visits, petting zoos and even goat yoga. But with bird flu cases on the rise, people may be left wondering if it's safe to get close.HealthJun 14
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Calgary mayor emphasizes gravity of ongoing water crisis: ‘Our source of life’One week ago, a significant water main break occurred in northwest Calgary. The city's mayor says conservation efforts must continue until the water supply returns to normal.CanadaJun 12
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U.K. royals unite with Kate back at her first public event since cancer diagnosisIt was Kate's first appearance at a public event since December. She disclosed in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer.WorldJun 15
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Zebra mussels may prompt closure of national park lake, Manitoba government saysThe Manitoba government says Parks Canada is considering closing a popular lake to boating this year because of zebra mussels.TrendingApr 9
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Lethbridge water rescue team provides safety tips for river usersWater levels are high on the Old Man River due to spring run-off and recent rain, with a variety of dangerous debris creating potential hazards for river users.EnvironmentMay 16
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Investigation into City of Chestermere finances delivers 31 recommendationsRic McIver, Alberta's minister of municipal affairs, has released findings of an investigation into City of Chestermere finances.InvestigationsMay 10
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Funding shortfall puts B.C. lakes at risk of invasive musselsThe fight to keep invasive mussels from damaging B.C. lakes and waterways got some financial support this week, but it falls short of what's needed, officials say.EnvironmentMay 2
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First aid shipment has been driven across American-built pier to Gaza: U.S. MilitaryTroops finished installing the floating pier on Thursday, and the U.S. military's Central Command said the first aid crossed into Gaza at 9 a.m. Friday.WorldMay 17
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The Edmonton Riverboat has new ownersTwo local couples — Eric Warnke and Megan Karius, along with Rob Davy and Brittany Anderson — bought the Edmonton Queen Riverboat.FeaturesMay 6
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U.S. FAA will probe Boeing 787 Dreamliner inspectionsThe FAA said it is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections to confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliners.U.S. NewsMay 6
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Invasive mussel program receives funding boost from BC HydroThe province announced that BC Hydro will be investing into the program for the next five years, at $900,000 a year.CanadaApr 30
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Okanagan bat watchers asked to get countingOkanagan-based bat biologists and volunteers will soon start enjoying late nights while counting bats at maternity roosts throughout the province.CanadaMay 1
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Kenya floods: 40 dead in dam collapse after heavy rainHeavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall. The flooding already killed nearly 100 people.WorldApr 29
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‘Marine operations’ of Kingston’s LaSalle Causeway will not open by May 1: officialsThe causeway will remain closed for several weeks after part of the structure was damaged during construction, officials have said.TrafficApr 12