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CARSTAR Canada Announces Top Performing Franchise Partners at Inaugural Driven Brands Combined Canadian Conference

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Longtime CARSTAR Franchisee Johnny Kloeckes Honoured for Philanthropy, Community Support at CARSTAR Locations throughout Edmonton; The Fahey Family of CARSTAR Calgary Locations Earns Top Award for Marketing
and nbsp; Photos from the Awards Presentation Available Here HAMILTON, ON (August 10, 2023) â€“ At the closing ceremonies for the Driven Brands Evolution 2023 joint conference, the top performing CARSTAR Can

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Alberta government to de-privatize Dynalife's lab testing amid long wait times

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Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Dynalife will transfer all of its staff, equipment and facilities to the governmentâ€™s Alberta Precision Labs by the end of the year after the private company struggled with major delays. â€œWaiting weeks in some communities to book an appointment, or to get test results back, is just not right, and itâ€™s not acceptable,â€ said LaGrange at a news conference Friday. LaGrange said centralizing lab services under Alberta Precision

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Alberta investing $335 million in paving projects

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:50:05 +0000

The Government of Alberta is investing $335 million into paving projects to keep the provinceâ€™s highways smooth. â€œAlbertans have been clear that they expect our highways to be well-maintained,â€ said Devin Dreeshen, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA and minister of transportation and economic corridors. â€œThat is why we are adding an increase of $80 million to the paving and overlay budget to ensure that Albertans are driving on the best roads in the country, and our industries

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B.C. government declares province-wide state of emergency over wildfire situation

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:47:39 +0000

The B.C. government has declared a province-wide state of emergency due to the growing number of aggressive wildfires threatening communities. Premier David Eby announced the declaration at a news conference Friday, following a challenging 24 hours that saw fast-spreading wildfires trigger thousands of new evacuation orders and alerts across the province. "We are declaring a provincial state of emergency to ensure we have access to any tools that we may need to respond to this situation," Eby

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'Thank you so much': NWT and B.C. fire evacuees express gratitude for hospitality of Calgarians

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:45:24 +0000

Evacuees from British Columbia and the Northwest Territories say theyâ€™ve been overwhelmed with support from Calgarians as they flee their homes for safety due to the dangers of raging wildfires. â€œFrom the bottom of my heart to all the first responders, thank you so much,â€ said Rita Dryneck, who arrived at the Westin Airport Calgary hotel just 24 hours ago from Yellowknife. â€œI know a lot of these volunteers are working overtime and itâ€™s just been so hard going th

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Special air quality statement issued for Calgary

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:40:51 +0000

A special air quality statement was issued for the Calgary area early Sunday morning. "Smoke is causing locally poor air quality and reduced visibility," it said on the agency website, at 4:36 a.m. Just before 8 a.m., the air quality health index for Calgary was seven, which is considered high risk. Dozens of wildfires are burning out of control in the B.C. interior, including the Okanagan and Shuswap Lake areas. Edmonton, where thousands are running a marathon Sunday, had an air quality hea

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Albertans are racing cars louder than jet engines

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For decades, Ray Choy has spent his weekends sitting in or standing beside cars that are louder than a major rock concert, a jackhammer, or a jet engine. "I've sat in vehicles that are over 170 [decibels loud], and I still have pretty good hearing," he said and nbsp;ahead of a and nbsp;decibel drag racing event he organized in Calgary. and nbsp;"I have all my organs intact." and nbsp; Choy, who lives in Edmonton, organizes and serves as head judge for most decibel drag racing events in Canada. and nbsp; DB drag

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Calgary rallies to support people fleeing wildfires in the Northwest Territories

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:32:56 +0000

When the evacuation order came in on Wednesday night, Jonathan Geraci needed to figure out how he would make sure those he works with would get out of Yellowknife safely. and nbsp; He's a case worker with the Salvation Army in the Northwest Territories and looks after people who are homeless or are in vulnerable positions. But as the fire was approaching the territory's capital city, Geraci also had to think about himself. and nbsp; A wildfire near the capital of the Northwest Territories had prompte

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Nine Lethbridge and area schools get $10K from video contest

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:09:11 +0000

Nine schools in the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division received $10,000 from the KidoodleED $1 million school giveaway contest. and nbsp; Ten schools in the division submitted videos to the contest, showing ideas on how they would use the money and nine winners were announced on June 16. These include six Lethbridge schools and one in Taber, Bow Island and Coaldale. and nbsp; â€œItâ€™s huge just from the simple fact that we had a number of our students that were involved in the dr

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Health critic says lab wait times need to be addressed

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:07:09 +0000

An Edmonton NDP MLA wants issues with wait times for laboratory tests and diagnostics addressed by the provincial government. Health critic David Shepherd has written a letter to new Health Minister Adriana LaGrange urging her to take the necessary steps and actions needed to address healthcare issues in the province. Shepherd said in an interview with The Herald last week he has heard about long waits to get lab appointments and results in Edmonton, Calgary as well as Lethbridge. One Lethbri

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Lethbridge Police searching for missing person

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:04:12 +0000

LETHBRIDGE, AB â€“ The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the publicâ€™s help in locating a missing woman. They say Sierra Lumberjack, 29, of Lethbridge, was last heard from on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful so far. A description of Lumberjack was not provided by police.

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Lethbridge declared a Bee City, helping promote and protect pollinators

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:59:50 +0000

The City of Lethbridge is buzzing with excitement after being named a Bee City by Bee City Canada. "Anytime we can talk about bees is a positive time for us," said Megan Evans, president of the Alberta Native Bee Council. "About 10 per cent of our native bees are rare or declining, and there's another 60 per cent that we don't even have enough information (on) to say how they are doing, which is kind of alarming." Because it has been named a Bee City, Lethbridge will help protect and promote

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Lethbridge senior kidnapped, robbed, prompting appeal for tips

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:57:24 +0000

Lethbridge police are looking for help to identify a man wanted in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of a 72-year-old woman in April. Police were called to a home in the 2000 block of South Parkside Drive South for a break-and-enter on April 23. A woman reported an unidentified male, who said he was a police officer, entered her home and demanded money. "When cash could not immediately be provided, the victim was kidnapped by the male, forced to drive to a bank along the 600 block of

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Lethbridge senior kidnapped and forced to withdraw ATM cash: police

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:53:01 +0000

Lethbridge police say they are still looking for a man they say posed as a police officer and demanded cash when he broke into the home of a 72-year-old woman on April 23. When the woman said she had no cash on her, police say the man kidnapped her, took her to an ATM, and forced her to withdraw money. Police say the incident began at around 11:30 p.m. on April 23 when the man broke into the womanâ€™s home in the 2000 block of South Parkside Drive South. When she had no cash present, poli

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4 ways a new mom can take time for herself

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:47:24 +0000

(NC) Becoming a new parent is truly one of the greatest joys in life. It can also be exhausting and at times feel all-consuming. Here are a few ways you can take some time back for yourself while you adjust to life as a parent. Listen and learn
Make feeding time multi-tasking time. Turn on your favourite podcast or an audiobook, or binge that series youâ€™ve been hearing so much about. If the sound disturbs your baby, connect some headphones or turn on closed captioning

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Seniors can keep on smiling with good oral health

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:45:47 +0000

(NC) The need for good oral health continues as we age; even if we become chronically ill or move to a long-term care residence. Unfortunately, many older adults, especially those who rely on others for care, have poor oral hygiene and high rates of oral disease. Oral diseases can cause pain, discomfort, bad breath and difficulties chewing and swallowing. They are also associated with more serious health complications like diabetes, stroke and heart and lung diseases. Fortunately, daily mouth c

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Staying on top of the busy family schedule

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:43:19 +0000

(NC) Between school events, after-school activities, hangouts with friends and work obligations, managing the family schedule can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to keep on top of your familyâ€™s schedule. Find your ideal calendar. Whether itâ€™s a digital day timer or classic paper calendar pinned to the wall, a calendar is a great way to help keep organized. But not every type works for everyone. Experiment with the various types until youâ€™re satisfied youâ€™ve got o

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How do bacteria become resistant to drugs?

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:48:25 +0000

(NC) Some of us have heard warnings from scientists and medical professionals about â€œantimicrobial resistance,â€ which is when microbes adapt to resist, or even ignore, medications we rely on for health care. Many people know antimicrobial resistance is a real threat, but not how it happens. How do microbes like bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses grow to become resistant? Bacteria, a type of microbe, are single-celled life forms and reproduce by dividing themselves. In theory, e

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5 easy habits to help keep your gums healthy

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:40:29 +0000

(NC) and nbsp;Are you concerned about seeing blood on your brush or in the sink when brushing your teeth? Bleeding gums are one of the earliest signs of gum disease that affects 65 per cent of Canadians. The good news is that you can help prevent and even reverse early stages of gum disease, if caught early. Gum health is part of your overall wellness. If you notice symptoms like swollen, red or bleeding gums, receding gums, bad breath, pus coming from your gums, changes to the fit of your bite or

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How farmers can reduce financial risk

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:35:17 +0000

(NC) Farming is becoming more and more unpredictable with the constantly changing environment. Managing the impacts of climate change, fluctuating weather, crop and livestock disease, high input costs and low commodity prices, makes farming a risky business. But there are programs out there that can help. AgriStability is one program that may help if you face declines in farming income due to production loss (from weather or disease), increased costs or market conditions. The program, which is

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