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Q&A: Alberta may have lost 30 per cent of its bee colonies last winter

Beekeepers across Canada are takingstock of colony losses during winter months. And because Alberta has the largest number of colonies, their losses impact thenational average.

Advocates hope Alberta will follow new guidelines, lower breast cancer screening age to 40

The Canadian Cancer Society has changed its guidelines to recommend breast cancer screening starting at age 40. People in Alberta become eligible for screening at 45.

Free store that helped Ukrainians rebuild lives now helping them forge a community

After two years of providing household items and clothing for Ukrainians fleeing war, the Free Store is transitioning from a relief organization into a community hub for newcomers.

Rain, cooler temperatures reduce wildfire risk in Fort McMurray

Cool temperatures and rainfall have significantly reduced the wildfire risk in Fort McMurraybut that doesn't mean the northeastern Alberta community is out of the woods when it comes to fire risk, officials said Friday.

Gut bacteria identified as potential link between maternal smoking and child obesity

It's long been established that babies born to mothers who smoked are more likely to be obese. However, researchers at the University of Alberta believe they're closer to understanding why that happens.

U of A president hopes for research exemptions under Alberta's proposed Bill 18

Barring the removal of post-secondary institutions from the legislation, University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan hopes the province exempts research funding from the oversight proposed by Bill 18.

City takes on demolition of Dwayne's Home in downtown Edmonton

Edmonton City Council voted to fund the demolition of Dwaynes Home, a former transitional house in downtown Edmonton subject to multiple break-ins and fires after being shuttered in 2020.

City should sign new 10-year lease deal with Citadel Theatre, executive committee says

The Citadel Theatre's leases are up for renewal and a proposed new agreement could see the city take on maintenance costs of $1.3 million per year and major renovation costs estimated at $56.2 million over the next decade.

Brothers carve out stone-lifting community in Edmonton, start a podcast

Two brothers, Dave and Dale Nisbet, participate in lifting historical and non-historical stones. And they have created a community of like-minded individuals that call themselves Edmonton Stones of Strength.

Edmonton Queer History: How a yearbook quote made national news back in 1985

Ian Paterson, a high school student in 1985, launched a petition after his school rejected his yearbook quote.