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WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock, no injuries reported

WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock, no injuries reported

An explosion in a detached garage in Westlock on Thursday night spread to the home, however nobody was injured in the incident.  At around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, the RCMP received a call of an explosion and fire at a home on the 9800 block of 105th Street in Westlock.  When the RCMP arrived the homeowner had attempted to put out the fire, but it got out of control, said Cpl. Gina Slaney of the RCMP's K Division. No injuries were reported during the event. 
An explosion rocks a Westlock neighbourhood on Thursday night

An explosion rocks a Westlock neighbourhood on Thursday night

Emergency services quickly arrive on scene
Dogs seized from Airdrie dog rescue following complaints

Dogs seized from Airdrie dog rescue following complaints

Along with Airdrie bylaw enforcement and Airdrie RCMP, the SPCA seized a number of dogs on Tuesday that are now in SPCA care.
Calgary Police Service badge stolen from trailhead near Canmore

Calgary Police Service badge stolen from trailhead near Canmore

"The badge will have regimental number #5296 engraved on it."
St. Albert restaurant owner says Take Back Alberta's reservation was cancelled to ensure neutrality

St. Albert restaurant owner says Take Back Alberta's reservation was cancelled to ensure neutrality

"This decision does not reflect any political bias on our part,” the Skybox Grill ownership posted online after rescinding Take Back Alberta Christmas party reservation.
Oil and gas sector must slash emissions by at least one-third by 2030

Oil and gas sector must slash emissions by at least one-third by 2030

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the oil and gas industry will have to cut emissions more than one-third by 2030.
ASIRT investigating officer involved fatal shooting in Edmonton

ASIRT investigating officer involved fatal shooting in Edmonton

ASIRT has been called in to investigate an officer involved shooting in Edmonton which claimed the life of an Edmonton man.
St. Albert restaurant backs out of hosting Take Back Alberta Christmas party

St. Albert restaurant backs out of hosting Take Back Alberta Christmas party

The Skybox Grill located inside St. Albert's Servus Place recreation centre has cancelled a reservation made by controversial political group Take Back Alberta for a Christmas party.
NDP pension plan town hall draws over 300 attendees

NDP pension plan town hall draws over 300 attendees

Majority of participants in favour of staying in CPP
UPDATE: Charges laid in Kingsway Mall parking lot attacks and carjacking

UPDATE: Charges laid in Kingsway Mall parking lot attacks and carjacking

One man is facing more than 20 charges and was found with multiple rounds of ammunition, 27 grams of methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun
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