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Banff, Kananaskis ski hills update on closures amid extreme cold

Banff, Kananaskis ski hills update on closures amid extreme cold

Due to extreme cold in the Bow Valley and Alberta, three local ski hills have halted operations and one remains open with limited lift access.
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians rate economy as bad, says survey

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians rate economy as bad, says survey

Only a third of Canadians trust the Bank of Canada's leader to help the economy.
Rexall pharmacy chain put up for sale as American owner rethinks Canadian footprint, sources say

Rexall pharmacy chain put up for sale as American owner rethinks Canadian footprint, sources say

McKesson, a distribution giant in the pharmaceutical industry, struggled with Rexall’s profit margins early in its ownership despite making a major splash with its $2.9-billion acquisition in 2016
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in a class-action lawsuit.
UPDATED: Banff Avenue reopened after water main break

UPDATED: Banff Avenue reopened after water main break

Banff's fire department is delivering water bottles to residents in Alpine Apartments, which has no water service while crews excavate and repair the water mains that broke earlier Thursday morning in frigid temperatures.
'Temporary' OB and surgery closures at Lac La Biche hospital near one year

'Temporary' OB and surgery closures at Lac La Biche hospital near one year

Low risk pregnancy support continues, but lack of specialized staff affects surgeries and high-risk natal care
Alberta senior questions driver's licence medical review process and cost

Alberta senior questions driver's licence medical review process and cost

While she has no doubt she will get her license again, she questions why a stranger should decide on her ability to drive based on the limited medical exam.
Alberta Minor Hockey coach suspended after cursing at referee

Alberta Minor Hockey coach suspended after cursing at referee

A Cochrane Minor Hockey Association coach is facing suspension after cursing at a referee at a hockey match Jan. 7.
Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

Skier hits tree, sent to hospital with chest, head injuries

“Given the limited daylight hours this time of year, even a small delay could result in spending the night in the backcountry."
Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

Alberta lawyer disbarred nearly six years after killing teen while drunk driving

A former St. Albert resident who had previously worked as a corporate lawyer in Edmonton has been formally disbarred by the Law Society of Alberta, nearly six years after he killed a teenaged girl in Edmonton while driving drunk.
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