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Looks at questions regarding the outbreak of Eschericha coli (E. coli) infections in Alberta in summer 1996. The rise of infections in the southern part of the province, but not in the northern part; An outbreak at a Calgary daycare center; Defenses against the disease.

Looks at the Western Stock Growers Association's cattle drive in July 1996. Drive occurring between Buffalo, Alberta and Medicine Hat; Number of participants; Background of the Western Stock Growers Association; Comments of Ray Clarke and Dave Foat; Death of cowboy Jeff Kalbhen; Comments of some participants.

Reports on an avalanche which took place in September 1996 at the Coal Mountain Mine southwest of Sparwood, British Columbia. Death of two loggers, Aldo Kalin and Stan Clarkson; The avalanche due to collapse of a spoil pile; Assertion of logger Jack Fahey that the mine's owner, Fording Coal Limited, was to blame.

Reports on the actions of the Canadian Abortions Rights Action League (CARAL) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. CARAL's two remedies for combatting increasing teenage pregnancy rates in Canada; The Hospital Standards Act of Saskatchewan; CARAL's criticism of Christian involvement in the school system; The futility of moral arguments.

Reports on the decline in enrollment for foreign students at Canadian colleges. Attempts to increase enrollment of foreign students; Figures for enrollment for 1990 to 1997; Tuition hikes; Views of University of Alberta international student director Bruce Caldwell on reasons for decline.

Considers the plight of the grizzly bear called Number Sixteen in Canada. How the wild bear came to human food while in the Banff National Park; Problem of truckers dumping grain on the roadways; Additional problem of tourists throwing food to the bear; Why Number Sixteen had to be removed to the Calgary Zoo; Number of bear attacks in British Columbia between 1978 and 1996; Why some believe that people are the core reason why bears become agressive.

Focuses on the Rotarians and their 87th annual Rotary International Convention in June 1996 in Calgary, Alberta. Types of services which the Rotarians offer and perform; History of Rotary International, including its founding in Chicago; When it opened membership to women.

Reports on the Qi Gong training program at Edmonton's Archbishop O'Leary High School. University of Alberta medical professor Steven Aung as the one teaching the program; Concern of conflict with Christian tradition; Initial benefits from the program.