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Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S.
Enbridge raises quarterly dividend by 3%, release financial guidance for 2025

Enbridge raises quarterly dividend by 3%, release financial guidance for 2025

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. raised its quarterly dividend for next year as it released its financial guidance for 2025. The pipeline company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 94.25 cents per share, up from 91.5 cents per share, effective March 1.
Alpine Canada eyes Panorama or Whistler, B.C., for future men's World Cup downhills

Alpine Canada eyes Panorama or Whistler, B.C., for future men's World Cup downhills

Whistler and Panorama, B.C., are candidates to host men's World Cup downhill ski races in the future.
Residents of Barrhead vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks

Residents of Barrhead vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks

BARRHEAD, Alta. — Residents of a northern Alberta town have voted in favour of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property.
Alberta transportation minister, in barbecue apron, announces reduced photo radar

Alberta transportation minister, in barbecue apron, announces reduced photo radar

EDMONTON — Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, dressed in a “Cash Cow” barbecue apron, announced more changes Monday to further reduce photo radar enforcement.
Alberta RCMP officer charged with sexual assault after 2022 hotel party

Alberta RCMP officer charged with sexual assault after 2022 hotel party

LEDUC, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says an RCMP officer is facing sexual assault charges stemming from a hotel room party two years ago.
Edmonton Elks hire longtime Stampeders assistant Mark Kilam as head coach

Edmonton Elks hire longtime Stampeders assistant Mark Kilam as head coach

EDMONTON — Mark Kilam, the newly hired head coach of the Edmonton Elks, grew up in Lethbridge, playing for junior high and high school football teams decked in green and gold — the same colours he wore with the University of Alberta Golden Bears.
Hockey Canada invites 32 players to national junior team selection camp

Hockey Canada invites 32 players to national junior team selection camp

CALGARY — A total of 32 players have been invited to Canada's national junior team selection camp next week in Ottawa, Hockey Canada said Monday.
Two-time Olympian Mirela Rahneva retires from competitive skeleton racing

Two-time Olympian Mirela Rahneva retires from competitive skeleton racing

CALGARY — Canada's Mirela Rahneva announced her retirement from competitive skeleton racing Monday, ending an 11-year career that included 15 World Cup podium appearances and two trips to the Winter Olympics.
Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

COLEMAN, Alta. — The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta's Crowsnest Pass has seen better days.