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Caslan

Caslan is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada in Athabasca County. It is south of Highway 55, west of Cold Lake. The first baby in the area was born in 1921. There is a general store that also sells alcohol and gasoline, and a Canada Post outlet. The hamlet also has an elementary school, a community centre, and a volunteer fire hall. Residences are on acreages and large lots. Some homes are just seasonal usage. The area is wooded. Coyotes, deer, and moose are common. Some species of birds stay during winter, which can be as cold as -30 Celsius.

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Caslan is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada in Athabasca County. It is south of Highway 55, west of Cold Lake. The first baby in the area was born in 1921. There is a general store that also sells alcohol and gasoline, and a Canada Post outlet. The hamlet also has an elementary school, a community centre, and a volunteer fire hall. Residences are on acreages and large lots. Some homes are just seasonal usage. The area is wooded. Coyotes, deer, and moose are common. Some species of birds stay during winter, which can be as cold as -30 Celsius.

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  1. date of birth: 1921 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of birth is "1921". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1375331005

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