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Retreat centre opens walking trails meant for contemplation

Retreat centre opens walking trails meant for contemplation

Walking trails west of Calgary at Mount Francis retreat offer place to reflect on mental and spiritual health
A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

"It was a very bright green, beautiful orb," said one Kelowna resident.
PHOTOS: Spectacular northern lights over the Canadian Rockies

PHOTOS: Spectacular northern lights over the Canadian Rockies

The aurora light show in Canmore was breathtaking
Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.
Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatoon police officers were called to a residence for a report of a domestic disturbance involving an injured woman.
Alberta NDP signs up tens of thousands of new members ahead of leadership vote

Alberta NDP signs up tens of thousands of new members ahead of leadership vote

There are now roughly 85,500 New Democratic members, more than five times the count last December, according to an NDP source with knowledge of the tally
Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Eau Claire distillery took home the platinum award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a first for a Canadian distillery.
Kananaskis centre of logging versus recreation tug of war

Kananaskis centre of logging versus recreation tug of war

Opponents remain hopeful they are not standing on losing ground defending the West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain areas of Kananaskis against timber company West Fraser, but recognize it’s an uphill battle.
United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process

United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process

Racialized ministers have found themselves waiting for years to get an appointment to a church in Canada through the admissions program.
Looking for something to get the kids off screens? Here are 12 books to get them reading

Looking for something to get the kids off screens? Here are 12 books to get them reading

If you’d like to get your kids addicted to something healthier, here’s a guide to the latest in children’s lit
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