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Cult leader Ramona Didulo and followers change locations in Saskatchewan

Cult leader Ramona Didulo and followers change locations in Saskatchewan

Residents of a Saskatchewan village held several protests trying to force QAnon’s Romana Didulo and her followers out of their tiny community.
Scientific report urges debate on genetic modification to control insect pests

Scientific report urges debate on genetic modification to control insect pests

Scientists are learning to turn the genetics of insect pests against themselves, altering the genome of familiar foes in ways that give farmers and doctors new ways to fight them.
Long-time fishing advocate continues fight to open Northern Alberta lakes

Long-time fishing advocate continues fight to open Northern Alberta lakes

Retired biologist says fish populations have risen, but anglers are on the decline due to government restrictions
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

SAN FRANCISCO — ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors.
Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Safe Exchange Zones have now been implemented at all Eastern Alberta RCMP District Detachments to increase safety for those meeting up to purchase or sell items negotiated on through online trade.
Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says RCMP officers were justified in the fatal shooting a man who was armed with a compound bow and arrows outside a hospital in 2021.
Barrhead nurse didn't live to see her namesake clinic in Malawi open

Barrhead nurse didn't live to see her namesake clinic in Malawi open

Raine’s Clinic celebrated six months of operation in Malawi, Africa, but the Alberta woman who was the namesake behind the clinic passed away before it opened.
Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs.
42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

An approximately 42-megawatt (MW) solar power project by Obton Solar Canada is being proposed. northeast of Edmonton
Province announces new rural economic development program

Province announces new rural economic development program

The Small Community Opportunity Program will provide grants of between $20,000 and $100,000 for community-led projects
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