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Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

The healing power of music will be on view as evacuees of the Jasper wildfire are invited to attend the Calgary Folk Music Festival free of charge on Sunday, July 28.
Canmore opens temporary donation location to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

Canmore opens temporary donation location to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

"We had several people show up who were camping with the evacuation happened, or were just unable to get home from work to grab stuff before they left, etc, so had nothing, and were in tears over the generosity of Canmorites."
Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

This year's Canadian wife carrying winner helps keep the Edmonton Oilers players strong
At parents' choice event, St. Albert MLA accuses school board of campaigning against UCP

At parents' choice event, St. Albert MLA accuses school board of campaigning against UCP

Nally spoke alongside representatives of an anti-abortion group and a parents' choice organization at an event designed to get social conservatives to run in school board elections
Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.
Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.
Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.
Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

New lotto millionaires plan to use some of their winnings to visit family in Montreal
Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta

Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta

From Lacombe to Calgary, a tornado watch has been issued as severe storms are expected in Central Alberta this afternoon
Wildfire spreads closer to Jasper townsite

Wildfire spreads closer to Jasper townsite

A perfect storm of a lightning outbreak Monday night that is believed to have ignited the fires, exceptional heat and dryness, and high winds led to what wildfire officials are calling “aggressive, blow-up fire behaviour.”
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