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Could Alberta’s new midwife strategy improve local midwifery services?

Could Alberta’s new midwife strategy improve local midwifery services?

Alberta’s government set forth an investment of $10 million over three years to implement the comprehensive new Alberta Midwifery Strategy. 
Natural ways to help manage ADHD symptoms

Natural ways to help manage ADHD symptoms

ADHD Advisor compiled evidence-based tactics for managing ADHD as an Adderall shortage continues to plague pharmacies across the United States.
Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk

Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk

An estimated 13 per cent of Albertans live within 1.5 kilometres of an active oil or gas well. This proximity can have adverse impacts on their health.
Alberta athlete nears 60 metres hurdles world record

Alberta athlete nears 60 metres hurdles world record

Airdrie-born athlete ran 17th fastest time on earth at Edmonton's Pandas Open earlier this month.
Eviction notice to your inbox: Alberta updating tenancies act

Eviction notice to your inbox: Alberta updating tenancies act

Alberta’s government is proposing changes to allow landlords to send rent increase and eviction notices via email, social media, and text.
'Holy crap': B.C. man has epic encounter with 100+ dolphins

'Holy crap': B.C. man has epic encounter with 100+ dolphins

A Pemberton man was in the right place at the right time this week in Howe Sound.
Planning for spring's garden? Bees like variety and don't care about your neighbors' yards

Planning for spring's garden? Bees like variety and don't care about your neighbors' yards

The Conversation shares new research from University of Tennessee assistant professor Laura Russo showing that bees zero in on the flowers they like and ignore the surrounding landscape.
Loblaw to review price increase requests faster due to potential tariffs

Loblaw to review price increase requests faster due to potential tariffs

Loblaw is reviewing price increase requests from suppliers faster than normal because of the impact of potential tariffs on costs.
‘Buying Canadian’ is an opportunity to reflect on the ethics of consumerism

‘Buying Canadian’ is an opportunity to reflect on the ethics of consumerism

Most of us as consumers decide what to buy based on the price and quality of goods. But our values play a role in our decision-making: what we buy and where we buy it is influenced by our beliefs.
Mid-sized Cities Mayor's Caucus chair reacts to Provincial Budget

Mid-sized Cities Mayor's Caucus chair reacts to Provincial Budget

Mid-sized Cities Mayor's Caucus chair Jeff Genung’s reaction to Thursday’s provincial Budget: the good, the bad, the wait and see.
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