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Bonnyville home lost to early morning blaze

Bonnyville home lost to early morning blaze

On July 12, Bonnyville firefighters from Station 5 responded to two separate structures fires. While one private residence was destroyed, a second structure fire was brought under control by staff prior to fire crews' arrival.
Foothills MP says federal spending fuelling inflation

Foothills MP says federal spending fuelling inflation

Federal MP John Barlow said a summer session of Parliament is needed if the port strike continues.
Wife carrying organizers say spots available for Saturday race at Lakeland Country Fair

Wife carrying organizers say spots available for Saturday race at Lakeland Country Fair

There is still time to sign up for race that sees women carried through an obstacle course and could lead to North American and World Championships run for the winning team. And although this crazy sport is called 'wife-carrying' you don't have to be married - you just have to be 20 years of age and you are in.
Three arrested after RCMP seize guns, cannabis, and illegal tobacco from east Rocky View County residence

Three arrested after RCMP seize guns, cannabis, and illegal tobacco from east Rocky View County residence

Alberta RCMP four firearms, including a rifle, shotgun, carbine style rifle, and an automatic carbine style rifle equipped with an extended capacity magazine and silencer in raid.
Popular Prime drink and 5 others that exceed Health Canada's caffeine limits recalled

Popular Prime drink and 5 others that exceed Health Canada's caffeine limits recalled

Six brands of caffeinated drinks have been recalled in Canada, including a popular energy beverage being promoted by social media influencers.
Food, fun on tap at Little New York Daze in Longview

Food, fun on tap at Little New York Daze in Longview

The Village of Longview hosts two days of activities during Little New York Daze on July 15 and 16.
Search warrant executed in Lac Ste. Anne County as part of operation targeting 3D-printed firearms

Search warrant executed in Lac Ste. Anne County as part of operation targeting 3D-printed firearms

MP Arnold Viersen discusses gun control legislation and ‘ghost guns’ at July 4 council meeting
Rocky Mountain Motorsports to offer track rides in exchange for donations to support tornado victims

Rocky Mountain Motorsports to offer track rides in exchange for donations to support tornado victims

Carstairs-area raceway was narrowly missed by Canada Day twister that tore through Mountain View County
Bear eludes capture after feeding on garbage at Lake Minnewanka

Bear eludes capture after feeding on garbage at Lake Minnewanka

“That was the case here where the table was just left unattended for a couple minutes and before you knew it, that bear was on that garbage.”
As more notable Canadians join Threads, will the Twitterati flock over?

As more notable Canadians join Threads, will the Twitterati flock over?

It's the latest in a slate of options for would-be Twitter emigres, including Bluesky — which is by invitation only for now — and Mastodon, where one toots instead of tweets.
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