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Firefighters put out wildfire west of Waiporous

Firefighters put out wildfire west of Waiporous

Wildfire danger risk in the Calgary Forest Area, which covers the MD of Bighorn, Bow Valley and Kananaskis Country, is currently rated high, with pockets of very high and extreme risk. 
Hot air balloons will be glowing tonight south of Calgary

Hot air balloons will be glowing tonight south of Calgary

Spectators can get up close to hot air balloons at the International Balloon Festival in High River tonight.
New numbers show Alberta lowest in Canada on per capita spending on inmates

New numbers show Alberta lowest in Canada on per capita spending on inmates

New data shows Alberta spends the lowest amount of money per inmate in Canada – a number the province says is value for money but critics label short-sighted and worrisome.
Best places to find parking for Kananaskis larch hikers

Best places to find parking for Kananaskis larch hikers

“We’re fully expecting Kananaskis Country is going to be extremely busy with larch season, especially if the weather is favourable.”
Caribou habitat mostly spared from Jasper wildfire

Caribou habitat mostly spared from Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada says the fire impacted a minimal amount of caribou habitat, but most vegetation at the breeding centre sustained varying levels of damage.
Experts share precautions to take after two cougar attacks on pets south of Calgary

Experts share precautions to take after two cougar attacks on pets south of Calgary

"There are nearly four cougars per 100 square kilometres in some parts of southwestern Alberta," according to Alberta Parks estimates from 2020.
Man charged in alleged road rage assault on senior will go to trial in April

Man charged in alleged road rage assault on senior will go to trial in April

Man charged in assault of 80-year-old man at Beiseker gas station pleads not guilty to all four charges and set a trial next spring
Ceremonial Indigenous bison hunt will happen in Banff National Park next month

Ceremonial Indigenous bison hunt will happen in Banff National Park next month

Parks Canada is not saying how many bison are allowed to be hunted in Banff National Park.
Alberta woman finds relief in Medical Assistance In Dying program

Alberta woman finds relief in Medical Assistance In Dying program

On October 10 Albertan Charlene Needham will be surrounded by loved ones when a doctor helps end her life after years of suffering with Crohn’s Disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
RCMP seize drugs and weapons during High Volume Stop project in Vermilion area

RCMP seize drugs and weapons during High Volume Stop project in Vermilion area

The Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit recently conducted a joint "High Volume Stop" project in the Vermilion area, which resulted in several traffic violations and fines.
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