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A newspaper clipping showing three women in front of microphones, with the headline 'Nurses to defy law on strike vote'
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A moment in history: Jan. 16, 1988

On this day in 1988, Alberta's nursing union was preparing to hold an illegal strike vote.

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About two dozen people march, many waving rainbow flags, with spectators lining the street.
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Youth and elders gather to explore queer joy

A research project is bringing together queer youth and elders to record what brings them joy in the face of rising hatred and legislation that limits gender-affirming care for minors.

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A man wearing a hat and scarf stands in front of art pieces.
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Boyle Street's artist-in-residence uses hip-hop for healing

Creating art with vulnerable Edmontonians doesn't tend to lead to massive transformation on its own, but positive changes do arise, says the first artist-in-residence for Boyle Street Community Services.

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Startup offers families more control over memories as privacy deteriorates

Aeternum, a startup that's hoping to keep family photographs and other memories safer in the social-media age and into the future, is now accepting test users for its private digital platform.

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People on a film set wearing robes.
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Tree lovers unveil mural that imagines leafier future

A group of tree enthusiasts is pushing Edmonton to imagine the city in 1,000 years with a new mural at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

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A group of seven people wearing blue-and-yellow safety vests pose in front of a colour mural in Old Strathcona.
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Business associations receive close to $1M in city grants to manage social disorder

The Old Strathcona Business Association has launched Old Strathcona On-Call, a 10-person team from Hiregood that responds to calls and maintains a proactive presence on the area's streets from Tuesdays to Sundays.

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Dozens of dancers in black perform a partner dance in a studio.
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Weekly dance classes keep seniors moving at Shumka

Outside the Shumka dance studio, it's a grey and rainy Monday morning in October, but inside the energy provides a sharp contrast. Conversation and laughter fill the air as dancers over the age of 55, dressed in all black, file into the studio.

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Two men toast cans of non-alcoholic beer inside a bar.
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New non-alcoholic beer brewed after 'grind-out' fight with addiction

Former NHL player Brantt Myhres experimented with drinking energy drinks and other beverages to remain sober in environments where other people drink alcohol, but said a non-alcoholic beer felt what was most needed.

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Four people in business attire.
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Alberta's life sciences sector is surging as industry event nears

As the Sept. 22 kick-off to Life Sciences Week approaches, sources from the event's presenter said Alberta is charging ahead in the sector faster than other parts of the world.

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