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Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

“All of West Kelowna basically went dark, and there was a big power outage."
Okotoks Food Bank program has seen 200% increase this year

Okotoks Food Bank program has seen 200% increase this year

Help Yourself serves upwards of 100 families each day the program operates as clients come from throughout the region, often arriving an hour or two early to line up outside. 
Okotoks council acts on graphic flyer complaints

Okotoks council acts on graphic flyer complaints

The Town of Okotoks moved to regulate flyers, including those with graphic images, following a spate of complaints regarding delivery of graphic anti-abortion flyers.
Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

The non-profit performing arts industry saw revenues increase by 71 per cent, while the for-profit industry had an increase of more than 56 per cent in 2022.
S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by financials Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by financials Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

“One of the main reasons you've seen weakness in equity markets month to date has been the fact that you've seen a significant rise in bond yields.”
Airdrie Fire Chief concerned proposed change to Alberta Traffic Safety Act could have deadly consequences

Airdrie Fire Chief concerned proposed change to Alberta Traffic Safety Act could have deadly consequences

Pirie said these proposed changes to speed requirements while passing the scene of an accident were, at minimum, shortsighted, and in broader application, perhaps evens deadly.
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The emergency centre says three of four property owners in the City of Kelowna have already been contacted to confirm "significant" structural damage, along with the owners of three properties in the District of Lake Country.
UPDATE: Mall shooting a targeted event, groups exchanged gunfire

UPDATE: Mall shooting a targeted event, groups exchanged gunfire

"Who those groups are and their motivations behind the shooting are still not clear. However, we do not believe there's any risk to the community at this time," said Edmonton Police Service (EPS) acting chief Darren Derko. 
St. Albert vandalism leaves resident "upset and confused"

St. Albert vandalism leaves resident "upset and confused"

“St. Albert RCMP is requesting assistance from the public in checking surveillance cameras for suspicious vehicles or activity in these areas.”
Lac La Biche firefighters head north to help fight wildfires

Lac La Biche firefighters head north to help fight wildfires

Three firefighters from Lac La Biche County are in the Northwest Territories fighting wildfires that have caused mass evacuations.
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