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Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average

Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average

Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record. The province saw a total of 1,088 wildfires that burned about 22,000 square kilometres from March 1 to Oct. 31.
Three people charged after Edmonton toddler fatally overdoses

Three people charged after Edmonton toddler fatally overdoses

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say they have charged three people after a toddler ingested street drugs and died in September.
Edmonton Elks release veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes

Edmonton Elks release veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released veteran American defensive back Aaron Grymes on Thursday. Grymes spent eight seasons (2013-15, 2017-18, 2021-23) with Edmonton.
Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has voice on company's board

Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has voice on company's board

CALGARY — Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has a seat on the fuel retailer's board after the recent resignations of two board members. The Calgary-based company announced on Dec.
Flames' Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons

Flames' Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons

CALGARY — Defenceman Oliver Kylington has taken a step closer to rejoining the Calgary Flames. The NHL club said Thursday that Kylington has been assigned to the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers for conditioning.
Man dead and two others injured in home invasion, Calgary police say

Man dead and two others injured in home invasion, Calgary police say

CALGARY — Police say one person is dead and two others injured after a home invasion in Calgary. They say officers were called Thursday morning to a house in the city's northwest for reports of a home invasion.
Alberta sovereignty push: Learning from the economic fallout of similar separatist movements

Alberta sovereignty push: Learning from the economic fallout of similar separatist movements

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

VANCOUVER — A trucking group whose British Columbia fleet was taken off the province's roads last week when a load slammed into an overpass also operates an Alberta trucking firm that officials say is still allowed to work in B.C. B.C.
Edmonton Elks release receiving touchdown leader Steven Dunbar Jr.

Edmonton Elks release receiving touchdown leader Steven Dunbar Jr.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released American wide receiver Steven Dunbar Jr., the CFL club announced Wednesday. Dunbar had 39 receptions for 536 yards and a team-leading five touchdowns in 13 games for the Elks last season.
Suncor shares rise after posting second-highest quarter for oil output

Suncor shares rise after posting second-highest quarter for oil output

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc.'s share price jumped Wednesday as the company reported its fourth quarter oil output was its second-highest quarter ever.
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