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I suffer from gift-opening anxiety. Am I the only one?

I suffer from gift-opening anxiety. Am I the only one?

While gripping that mystery box or bag with a dozen sets of eyes on me, I’m afraid I’ll say something foolish, or I won’t show the right level of appreciation
Calgary paramedics remember 50th anniversary of chaotic Black Friday shooting

Calgary paramedics remember 50th anniversary of chaotic Black Friday shooting

At the time, the weapons of the Calgary Police were ineffective in stopping the shooter’s defenses. Tear gas was also not effective due to the effects of him snorting glue. This led to involvement from Canadian Armed Forces, where an armoured personnel carrier from Currie Barracks crushed the garage.
RCMP officer charged with sexual assault back in Airdrie court Jan. 16

RCMP officer charged with sexual assault back in Airdrie court Jan. 16

Const. Bridget Morla was charged on Nov. 29, 2024, with two counts of sexual assault for an incident that allegedly took place in Airdrie on Dec. 3, 2022. She has since been released.
Northern Alberta man sentenced in sexual assault against developmentally disabled woman

Northern Alberta man sentenced in sexual assault against developmentally disabled woman

Due to time served the perpetrator will serve less than eight months more in jail.
Federal environment minister under fire for Alberta coal mine expansion near Hinton

Federal environment minister under fire for Alberta coal mine expansion near Hinton

"This is a shocking decision made by a government that tries to brand itself as a global climate leader."
Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

OTTAWA — The New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring down the Liberals in the next sitting of the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday.
Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta’s government is announcing new coal mining regulations, expected by the end of 2025, along with a round of consultations with industry players on how to implement them.
Justin Trudeau names eight new ministers in cabinet shuffle after tumultuous week

Justin Trudeau names eight new ministers in cabinet shuffle after tumultuous week

Shuffle has been in the making since July as several ministers resigned, most recently former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and housing minister Sean Fraser
Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney leaders say they weren't contacted about Bearspaws class-action lawsuit against the feds.
Influenza cases at seasonal levels ahead of holidays, but bird flu raising concerns

Influenza cases at seasonal levels ahead of holidays, but bird flu raising concerns

Flu season was irregular after the height of the COVID pandemic, but is settling back into a more standard pattern
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