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  1. 'Dismal failure' looms in DenmarkRead the original story w/Photo

    7 min ago | Globe and Mail

    ... since mid-2001. He's previously worked in the paper's Vancouver and Calgary bureaus. Prior to that, he reported on Alberta politics for the Calgary Herald and the Calgary Sun, and on national issues for Alberta Report. He's had ink-stained hands for ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Taber, AB, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Stephen Harper, North America, Canada, World News, Hillary Clinton, Calgary, AB

  2. Man says terrifying train ride could have been deadlyRead the original story

    25 min ago | CTV.ca

    Home : Top Stories : Man says terrifying train ride could have been deadly Man says terrifying train ride could have been deadly Date: Thursday Dec.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Wetaskiwin, AB

  3. No refund for the wrong Chichen Itza tourRead the original story w/Photo

    32 min ago | Tripso.com

    ... every time, I am promised a refund. Each time, they fail to deliver it. Can you help? - Nancy Giese , Swan Hills, Alberta, Canada Answer : Grayline should have refunded the difference between the day tour and your overnight tour as quickly as it ...

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  4. Too many children not ready for school: studyRead the original story

    39 min ago | Red Deer Advocate

    ... information was compiled by the Red Deer Understanding the Early Years project, led by Family Services of Central Alberta, with support from Red Deer Catholic and Red Deer Public schools. Boys scored significantly lower than girls on all ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Red Deer, AB

  5. Rising vacancies ease pressure on rent costsRead the original story

    40 min ago | Red Deer Advocate

    A silver lining has emerged from the economic cloud hanging over Alberta - at least for those living in rental accommodations.

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, Home, World News, Mortgage

  6. 'The warm front has passed' on climate changeRead the original story w/Photo

    40 min ago | Globe and Mail

    You should receive the email within the next few minutes. PLEASE NOTE: Your Globe and Mail account will expire after 2 days if not validated as described in the email.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Taber, AB, North America, Canada, World News

  7. Cap-and-fraud fiascoRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ottawa Sun

    ... who "accepted" one claiming he, too, was embarrassed. Ignore the destructive attacks by Ontario and Quebec on Alberta, proving premiers Dalton McGuinty, Jean Charest and their environmental mouthpieces, are the small men of Confederation. Ignore the ...

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Canada, London, ON, Ontario, Stephen Harper, Wainwright, AB, Sports, Opinion

  8. Former Alaska Nanooks goalie Chad Johnson may make NHL debut tonightRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

    ... was drafted in the fifth round, 125th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. A Calgary, Alberta, native, he played in 35 games for the Nanooks last season, accumulating a 14-16-5 record with a 1.66 goals against average. He ...

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  9. Ontario finance minister predicts no pension dealRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Star Phoenix

    ... interview, Duncan steered clear of embracing a supplementary pension plan being advocated by British Columbia and Alberta for employees without workplace pensions or proposals to remedy the retirement savings deficit by increasing contributions and ...

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    Related Topix: Pension, Personal Finance, North America, Canada, World News, British Columbia, Duncan, BC, Canada, Whitehorse, YT, Yukon, Stephen Harper, Calgary, AB

  10. Oil on canvasRead the original story

    1 hr ago | TheNational

    ... colour print. Edward Burtynsky / Nicholas Metivier Gallery Oil Fields #22, Cold Lake Production Project, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, 2001. Chromogenic colour print. Edward Burtynsky / Adamson Gallery, Washington, DC The spectacles of consumption on ...

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    Related Topix: Baku, Azerbaijan, World News, Azerbaijan, Canada, Cold Lake, AB, Canada

  11. City says farewell to torchRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Peterborough Examiner

    Emma Blackwood ran north on Water St. with a big smile and looked up at the Olympic torch in her hand.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games

  12. Tuscaloosa crime reports for December 16, 2009Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | WVTM

    Burglary 2200 Block of 48th St E between 5:00 PM Sunday & 8:00 PM Tuesday. Taken: 12 month old dog.

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    Related Topix: Tuscaloosa, AL, Tuscaloosa County, AL

  13. CA-BUSINESS SummaryRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Globeinvestor.com

    ... final approval of expansion at a potash mine in late 2010, just as demand for the key mineral rebounds. Calgary, Alberta-based Agrium said expansion at its Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, potash mine is expected to add 750,000 tons of annual potash capacity. ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News, Cable & Satellite, BCE Incorparation, Telecom, York (Toronto, ON), Canada, Ontario, Toronto, ON, Agrium, Chemicals, Calgary, AB

  14. Stelmach, McGuinty Canada's least-popular premiers: pollRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Regina Leader Post

    Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty are Canada's two least-loved premiers, according to a new Angus Reid poll.

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    Related Topix: Dalton McGuinty, Canada, North America, Canada, World News, Joe Handley, Calgary, AB, Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, Danny Williams

  15. Wind Mobile launches with contract-free, unlimited plansRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | IT Business - News, Articles, Info + Strategies for Business Managers and Information Technology Professionals in Canada - Computer Products - Technology Consulting

    Wind Mobile is now live and offering contract-free, unlimited voice and data plans after jumping regulatory hurdles to compete in Canada's wireless industry.

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Cellphones, Calgary, AB, Canada

  16. Wildrose policies vague, 'draconian': StelmachRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Canada.com

    ... right to strike, calling it "draconian." "We have a good agreement with teachers," he said, adding that the Alberta government's relationship with educators is more amiable than those in other provinces, such as B.C. The Wildrose Alliance holds one ...

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    Related Topix: Joe Handley

  17. No guarantees for gradsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Edmonton Sun

    Don't bet on making your bucks here, Alberta's health minister is telling nursing grads.

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    Related Topix: Nursing, Medicine, Canada, Wetaskiwin, AB

  18. Mountie back from KandaharRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Edmonton Sun

    ... was mutual for Hollender's RCMP colleagues in Leduc, said Const. Jodi Heidenger. "As a member of the RCMP here in Alberta, it's with great pride we show our appreciation," she said. " "We are very proud of all the members who participate in missions ...

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    Related Topix: Asia, Afghanistan, World News, Leduc, AB, Canada

  19. Convincing reason to get a jabRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Edmonton Sun

    ... while visiting families and friends during Christmas, said Dr. Judy MacDonald, deputy medical health officer of Alberta. About 324,000 Edmontonians have made their way to mass immunization clinics for shots, said AHS official Noreen Remtulla ...

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  20. CFA Advises Steel Services Company In Sale to Calco Environmental GroupRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | PR Leap

    Corporate Finance Associates , an international middle-market investment banking services firm providing merger and acquisition , business valuation, capital resource and financial advisory services, announced it advised Steel Services Company of Macon, Georgia in the sale to Calco Environmental Group of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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    Related Topix: Macon, GA, Canada, World News, Calgary, AB, Canada, Oakville, ON, Ontario