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How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

Lightning-caused wildfires only accounted for 59% of Canada's 6,700 ignitions in 2023, but led to about 90% of the area burned, according to a pre-print study.
Olds considering panhandling bylaw due to harassment complaints

Olds considering panhandling bylaw due to harassment complaints

Out-of-town panhandlers are said to be “taking advantage somewhat of the goodwill and the hospitality of people in rural communities”
Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians must know about the updated 2024 travel advisory

Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians must know about the updated 2024 travel advisory

Here is everything Canadians need to know about travel advisories to Mexico.
Research team probes dairy link to osteoporosis/obesity

Research team probes dairy link to osteoporosis/obesity

USask awarded $900,000 to study effects of milk and yogurt consumption.
Double-lung transplant helps Alberta woman breathe freely again

Double-lung transplant helps Alberta woman breathe freely again

St. Albert business owner Michelle Bishop shares the process of her mother's double lung transplant, and what the organ donation has meant for their family
RCMP cancel Amber Alert for four-month-old B.C. boy allegedly taken by his mom

RCMP cancel Amber Alert for four-month-old B.C. boy allegedly taken by his mom

Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are cancelling the Amber Alert issued for a four-month-old boy allegedly abducted by his mother on Thursday.
Southern Alberta radon scientist urges testing

Southern Alberta radon scientist urges testing

Every house has defects and any gap or crack in a house, even the size of a fingernail, can let in harmful amounts of radon gas, says Alberta scientist.
Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals

Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters.
Saddle Lake Cree Nation Chief Terry Cardinal passes away

Saddle Lake Cree Nation Chief Terry Cardinal passes away

Saddle Lake Cree Nation Chief Terry Cardinal was elected in 2022. He passed away at the age of 68 years old.
RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby in B.C.

RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby in B.C.

Do not approach the mother, police say. Call 911.
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