If you're like us, you're walking with a heavy heart after the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. You may also be wondering if or how you should talk about it with your kids. Dr. Jody Carrington gives us a lot to think about (3:10) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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44:20 | Alberta's divided right is dampening the separation spark. Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl digs into the results of their recent poll after sharing her personal thoughts on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. 

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1:16:30 | Real Talkers have their say on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy and Alberta separation in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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1:32:15 | Real Talker Rebecca responds to Real Talker Brent's February 11 email asking why the rest of the country doesn't seem to want Alberta to stay in Canada. 

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