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National arts council initiative launched to address underfunding in Alberta arts sector

The head of the Canada Council for the Arts doesn't think Alberta's arts sector is getting an equitable share of national arts funding. Now, it's hiring two arts liaison consultants to increase awareness about funding opportunities for Alberta artists.
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The political backdrop of 4 Nations tournament was hard to ignore

There were no shortage of story lines during the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off — but when the league announced the international competition last year, it likely didn’t predict that the current political context could take centre stage.

New report decries fossil fuel industry influence in climate education

Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm about fossil fuel industry influence on energy, climate and environmental learning in Canada's classrooms, with a new report citing efforts like funding of school science fairs, field trips and activities to sponsoring teacher resource creators.

Expect pipes to burst as weather warms, says Calgary-based plumbing company

Daniel Thiessen, co-owner of Pete the Plumber, says any time the city experiences a wild temperature swing, there is a risk of pipes bursting.

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