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Banff National Park wildlife staff urged 'transparent, fact-based' information on fake cougar attack

Banff National Park wildlife staff urged 'transparent, fact-based' information on fake cougar attack

The wildlife team consistently pushed for "transparent, fact-based media lines released to reflect the conclusion of our investigation as soon as possible" after determining the Feb. 12 cougar attack never happened.
Golf cart crash at Alberta golf course lands man in hospital

Golf cart crash at Alberta golf course lands man in hospital

Fifty-year-old man in golf cart crash Saturday airlifted from Canmore to Calgary hospital with life threatening injuries.
Video footage shows people scream, flee when tent collapses north of Edmonton

Video footage shows people scream, flee when tent collapses north of Edmonton

The footage shows the wind picking up the tent and launching it.
Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada will contact campers who left behind trailers

Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada will contact campers who left behind trailers

Campers will be informed how these items can be collected or asked to give permission to dispose of items damaged beyond repair. 
Trans-Canada Highway closed in both directions near Field, B.C.

Trans-Canada Highway closed in both directions near Field, B.C.

STARS air ambulance called to scene of accident on Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park
Small wildfire west of Banff townsite now under control

Small wildfire west of Banff townsite now under control

“Thanks to the work of fire crew members, with support from a helicopter bucketing, the fire near Redearth and Pharaoh Creeks junction was brought under control yesterday evening."
'Beloved father, husband, son' killed in shooting yesterday east of Calgary

'Beloved father, husband, son' killed in shooting yesterday east of Calgary

Rocky View County confirmed their employee, Colin Hough, was killed in a shooting that occurred around noon yesterday in a rural area east of Calgary.
One person killed in shooting east of Calgary, suspect still at large

One person killed in shooting east of Calgary, suspect still at large

Two individuals had been shot, one superficially, the other was fatally wounded.
Jasper wildfire: Premier Smith says still no timeline for re-entry

Jasper wildfire: Premier Smith says still no timeline for re-entry

Smith explained during a telephone town hall on Tuesday (Aug. 6) that fire responders have played a large role in saving critical infrastructure in Jasper, such as the hospital and the wastewater treatment plant.
'We will rebuild, and be stronger than before': Jasperite and son supported by family and friends in Athabasca

'We will rebuild, and be stronger than before': Jasperite and son supported by family and friends in Athabasca

Doreen Zenner and son Hunter could not fathom they would never see their home again when fleeing the National Park on Monday night, but friends and family in her hometown have welcomed them with open arms and hearts.
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