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Dead rat found in Bowden, testing Alberta's rat-free status

The town of Bowden, Alberta announced the discovery of a dead rat and asked residents to report any sightings or droppings to Rat Patrol Alberta for follow-up investigation. Officials did not disclose where in the town the rat was found. Alberta has maintained an official rat-free status since 1950 through its Rat Control Program.

theguardian.com · 2026-09-26

PitPro deploys first tire-changing robot at Kal Tire in Calgary

San Francisco startup PitPro Automation has installed its first commercial tire-changing robot system at a Kal Tire location in Calgary, Alberta. The system uses two robotic units to locate and remove lug nuts, pull wheels, and mount new or rotated tires, completing a full four-tire swap in under 15 minutes, according to the company.

techcrunch.com · 2026-09-23