Archive for May, 2011
APTN National News They’re there to talk about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline project. The pipeline would cut across First Nations communities and could triple the size of the Alberta oil sands. APTN National News reporter Noemi LoPinto has more.
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Three-year-old Braydon Holowa’s bedroom refuge lacked what consumes most of the time he spends when not in hospital — the Calgary Flames.
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The shuttle Endeavour astronauts packed gear and prepared to leave the International Space Station on Sunday, wrapping up a 12-day visit to complete construction of the U.S. side of the orbital outpost.
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About $1.1 million in donations from generous Canadians has aided disaster relief efforts across Western Canada — including relief for fire ravaged Slave Lake — says the Canadian Red Cross.
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Prestige FC II – Prestige Fighting II – This is the weight in on May 27th, 2011.
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Greg Downs Today staff The second annual Father Patrick Mercredi alumni game takes place Saturday at Father Merc field, this year honouring two lost former Trappers. The game started last year, a year after the tragic passing of Devon Rock a former Trapper known as “Mr.
Shirley Lin Today staff Comic Shaun Majumder can’t wait to come up to Fort McMurray next week to do two small shows as a fundraiser for a home-grown project that he hopes will connect with Newfoundlanders here.
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Read More: Slave Lake ‘essential workers’ allowed home
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After more than a week in shelters, Slave Lake, Alta., residents deemed essential workers — like doctors and nurses — can return home.
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Participation is down, but organizers say funds raised are surging for an event that raises money for homeless teens in Edmonton.
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MATHEW KLIE-CRIBB Today staff The president of the Alberta Medical Association was in Fort McMurray Tuesday for a private meeting with local physicians at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre — part of a provincewide tour to engage physicians on the issue of doctor intimidation.
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