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Banff, Canmore, Jasper to form Yellowhead federal riding

Banff, Canmore, Jasper to form Yellowhead federal riding

“I think putting the mountain towns together – particularly the two that are in national parks and the one that is adjacent – there’s a chance for those combined voices to have more impact with respect to representation and accountability.”
Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

"This is just how fast the energy transition is moving. And because Alberta has been open to it, it's almost gone faster than anybody could have expected."
Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

The BC Wildfire Service says its crews stayed on the fire lines overnight, structure protection teams were "fully engaged," and no buildings had been lost at last report.
Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

It's being described as "the most amazing story."
Innisfail morning fire ravages downtown historical building (4 photos)

Innisfail morning fire ravages downtown historical building (4 photos)

Residents from four second-floor suites evacuated Innisfail building safely; roof collapses on firefighters during attack on fire but no injuries
Western Canada Rib Fest descending on Airdrie this weekend

Western Canada Rib Fest descending on Airdrie this weekend

Airdrie is about to be hit with delicious ribs as the touring Western Canada Rib Fest descends on the city for a weekend of delicious food and family fun.
American and Airdrie resident charged with alleged Didsbury child luring

American and Airdrie resident charged with alleged Didsbury child luring

Didsbury incident "is a serious reminder for parents or guardians to monitor social media access of their children, and to have those serious conversations about being safe while utilizing social media,” say RCMP
Warmer and drier than normal conditions forecast for August

Warmer and drier than normal conditions forecast for August

“We're going to see a bit more rainfall activity here for the rest of the week, especially in central Alberta, but as a whole, based on the long-range models, it looks like August is going to be above normal with drier than normal conditions,” said Justin Shelley a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada
Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Owen Rose said his "worst fears were realized" as he watched an out-of-control wildfire creep over a ridge and race toward Gun Lake in southern British Columbia, destroying about a dozen properties in its path.
Rainbow chair smashed near St. Albert

Rainbow chair smashed near St. Albert

Mayor Hnatiw frustrated by vandalism
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