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Emergency response debate highlighted after truck driver spends three hours trapped in Yoho National Park

Emergency response debate highlighted after truck driver spends three hours trapped in Yoho National Park

Field Fire and Rescue Department’s contract ended with Parks Canada on Sept. 30. Parks says it is working through recommendations of an independent report on providing long-term, sustainable solutions for emergency services in Yoho National Park.
Mounties charge man with assault at Alberta anti-racism rally

Mounties charge man with assault at Alberta anti-racism rally

RED DEER, Alta. — RCMP say a man has been charged with an assault at an anti-racism rally in central Alberta. Investigators say they reviewed numerous videos given to them from the public of disturbances at the rally in Red Deer on Sept. 20.
Alberta wants to clear the way for development of 'untapped' geothermal energy

Alberta wants to clear the way for development of 'untapped' geothermal energy

Savage said the legislation will be developed with input from energy companies as well as landowners
Bighorn asks residents to prepare to evacuate as wildfire remains out of control

Bighorn asks residents to prepare to evacuate as wildfire remains out of control

The Devil's Head wildfire that started Labour Day long weekend due to an abandoned campfire was still listed as 'out-of-control' as of Wednesday at noon
Straws, stir sticks and bags among first targets of countrywide plastics ban

Straws, stir sticks and bags among first targets of countrywide plastics ban

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says six single-use plastic items that aren't easily recycled and already have more environmentally-friendly alternatives will be the first to go under Canada's new restrictions on plastics.
Safety in the woods

Safety in the woods

There is much more to hunting though than just grabbing your rifle and heading out.
Free votes for Conservative MPs on assisted dying, conversion therapy ban: O'Toole

Free votes for Conservative MPs on assisted dying, conversion therapy ban: O'Toole

Both pieces of legislation have met stiff resistance from socially conservative pockets of the Conservative party
Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP

Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government survived a confidence vote Tuesday on its throne speech, with crucial support from New Democrats. The speech was approved by a vote of 177-152 in the House of Commons.
Province of Alberta signs historic agreement with Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina First Nations

Province of Alberta signs historic agreement with Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina First Nations

“This historic agreement puts proof behind the word ‘reconciliation,’ or as I like to call it, ‘reconcili-action.’ By forming this partnership with Stoney Nakoda-Tsuut’ina,” Kenney said. “Alberta’s government will work closely with our First Peoples to ensure prosperity and opportunity to reach all who call our province home.”
Who says 13 is an unlucky number?

Who says 13 is an unlucky number?

The hard-to-believe triumphs of ONE family on ONE hole at ONE Edmonton golf course.
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