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Crews battle grass fire south of Okotoks

Crews battle grass fire south of Okotoks

Despite windy and dry conditions, fire under control after quick response.
The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved by US health officials

The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved by US health officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year.
AWA calls for restrictions on OHV use in Bighorn Backcountry

AWA calls for restrictions on OHV use in Bighorn Backcountry

“Off-highway vehicle use in the Bighorn Backcountry damages soil and vegetation, reduces water quality in the headwaters of the North Saskatchewan River, and destroys and degrades fish habitat."
Man who lit co-worker’s pants on fire faces probation

Man who lit co-worker’s pants on fire faces probation

Stephen Wasieczko lost his job following December 2021 incident
Check your cabinet: Over 35,000 bottles of cleanser, facial scrub recalled due to plastic microbeads

Check your cabinet: Over 35,000 bottles of cleanser, facial scrub recalled due to plastic microbeads

Cleansers under recall were sold across Canada
Airdrie volleyball player signs pro contract with Swiss team

Airdrie volleyball player signs pro contract with Swiss team

A 23-year-old volleyball player from Southern Alberta will be heading to Europe this fall to play professional volleyball.
Sundre author’s book recounts her experience as Sixties Scoop survivor

Sundre author’s book recounts her experience as Sixties Scoop survivor

Shirleylee Shields, who was taken from her biological parents at the age of three and placed into foster care, is telling her story.
GoFundMe open after Okotoks teen's cancer returns

GoFundMe open after Okotoks teen's cancer returns

GoFundMe brought back for Southern Alberta family who learned their son Kolton's cancer has become terminal and are trying to spend as much time as possible focused on family.
RCMP say Alberta teen dead after Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in B.C. interior

RCMP say Alberta teen dead after Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in B.C. interior

PENTICTON, B.C. — 14-year-old Alberta teen is dead after a Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in the Okanagan city of Penticton.
Friday morning fire destroys Southern Alberta home

Friday morning fire destroys Southern Alberta home

Alberta home listed in controversial 2020 giveaway burns down.
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