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When it comes to culture, what’s worth saving?

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French go crazy for Alberta’s ‘duchess’

She may not quite be royalty, but the French literally rolled out the red carpet for Alberta rancher Holly Ferrier. 3 February


Hart family's DNA traced to the dawn of time

Long before turnbuckles and body slams became a way of life, ancestors of Calgary’s storied Hart family covered much of the known world. These findings have been brought to life by researchers with National Geographic’s Genographic Project, who approached The Hitman himself, Bret Hart, for a DNA sample this month. 2 February (1)


Beating victim making progress after surgery

Doctors have performed reconstructive surgery on the face of a Calgary woman beaten near death at a Mexican resort, but her husband says a long road to recovery remains. 3 February (2)


Calgarians fork over millions for late fees

On top of the regular fees for property taxes, parking fines and traffic tickets, Calgarians are spending millions of dollars annually on late fees. 3 February


The price of lot parking just went up

The Calgary Parking Authority has raised fees by a buck or two per hour at most of its downtown lots and parkades due to what manager Troy McLeod says is rising demand. 3 February


When it comes to culture, what’s worth saving?

It's an honour that will raise awareness around the world about the cultural diversity that is embedded in nearly every fibre of this city.   3 February


Doctor says mayor’s prostate test sends wrong message

At least one Calgary doctor thinks Mayor Naheed Nenshi may be sending the wrong message to men under the age of 55.  2 February (1)


Video: Sheep herding Swedish bunny becomes online hit

STOCKHOLM - Champis the bunny doesn't only hop — he also knows how to herd a flock of sheep, possibly having picked up on the skill after watching trained dogs do the job. 3 February (1)


Program aims to give second shot at school

In fact, proponents of a new program offered by the Calgary Board of Education would suggest it’s not necessarily about classes, homework and exams either. 30 January


Three Target locations named

Market Mall, Chinook Centre and Forest Lawn Shopping Centre will be the new homes to future Target locations. 3 February


Halifax hit with first bus strike in 14 years

HALIFAX - The first transit strike in Halifax since 1998 left thousands of people in the city trying to find alternate means of transportation Thursday as commuters joined hastily organized carpools or simply walked to work and school. 2 February


Expo loaded with big names

Not much else needs to be said about the spectacular line-up of guests descending upon Calgary in April for the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, for what promises to be the best Calgary Expo yet. 3 February


Edmonton family killed in B.C. crash

Four members of an Edmonton family are dead following a head-on crash just north of Barriere, B.C. in the province’s interior Wednesday night. 2 February


Que gov't wants $1.9 million back from company

MONTREAL - The Quebec government's investment arm wants its $1.9 million back from a company preparing to leave the province. 3 February 20:45


Ex-Liberal MP faces law society disbarment

TORONTO - A former Liberal MP is set to go before the Law Society of Upper Canada later this month to fight possible disbarment. 3 February 20:41


Cop complaint filed over senator's rope remark

MONTREAL - A man who says he once attempted suicide has filed a police complaint against a Tory senator who suggested murderers be provided rope so they can hang themselves in prison. 3 February 20:40


B.C. avalanche kills skier in Kootenays

KASLO, B.C. - An avalanche in British Columbia's West Kootenay region has claimed the life of a skier. 3 February 20:28


UN council meeting Saturday to consider Syria

The U.N. Security Council will meet Saturday morning to take up a much-negotiated resolution on Syria, said a diplomat for a Western nation that sits on the council. 3 February 20:21


Quebec to sue engineering firms over collapse

MONTREAL - The Quebec government will head to court to seek a multimillion-dollar compensation from an engineering consortium it blames for last summer's collapse in a Montreal tunnel. 3 February 20:15


Army orders court-martial in WikiLeaks case

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - An Army officer ordered a court-martial Friday for a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history. 3 February 19:57


Notorious B.C. man guilty in cocaine case

VANCOUVER - One of three brothers among a notorious family with reputed links to Vancouver's gang world "fabricated" a story that he was simply planning to steal drugs, instead of scheming to traffic them with his ex-girlfriend's father, a B.C. Supreme Court judge said Friday. 3 February 19:50


Law enforcement websites under attack by hackers

SALT LAKE CITY - Saboteurs stole passwords and sensitive information on tipsters while hacking into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective known as Anonymous. 3 February 19:44


Stafford jury to see place body found

LONDON, Ont. - The jury in the trial of a man accused of killing eight-year-old Victoria Stafford will visit the place where her body was found. 3 February 19:37


Man in N.L. charged after woman stabbed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it has charged man with assault with a weapon after a woman was stabbed while walking alone early Thursday. 3 February 19:18


Governments move on more oilsands monitoring

EDMONTON - A long-awaited program from the federal and Alberta governments on how to gauge the environmental effects of the oilsands — and answer the industry's international critics — will watch for more contaminants, in more places, more often. 3 February 18:56


Fire in Charlottetown forces 11 to flee

CHARLOTTETOWN - A fire inside an apartment building in downtown Charlottetown has forced 11 people from their home. 3 February 18:44


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