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Hot, dry August pushes fire danger up again in Banff, Kananaskis

Hot, dry August pushes fire danger up again in Banff, Kananaskis

Environment Canada says 35.3 mm of rain fell in Banff as of Aug. 27 compared to the monthly average of 60.1 mm.
'An early warning': Researchers see spike in opioids in Alberta wastewater samples

'An early warning': Researchers see spike in opioids in Alberta wastewater samples

There was four times the amount of carfentanil present in waste water in June compared to earlier in the year, said Dr. Monty Ghosh, an internist, addictions specialist and assistant professor at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta.
Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some Alberta communities are pushing back against the provincial government's six-month pause on approvals of new renewable energy projects.
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher on energy, tech and metals, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite ticks higher on energy, tech and metals, U.S. markets also rise

“We might be (in) a bit of a quiet relief rally for the last week of the month, but probably setting up for some more fireworks in the next few weeks.” 
Teen at the wheel of vinyl-stocked bus

Teen at the wheel of vinyl-stocked bus

Okotoks' Jaica Tipper is trading in albums pressed decades before she was born as the new owner of the Beatnik Bus.
Early August crop conditions below five-year average

Early August crop conditions below five-year average

Crop conditions in regions in South and Central Alberta remained poorly rated at the beginning of August.
'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges

'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were among the most prominent organizers of the protest movement that rolled into Ottawa early in 2022, and they're scheduled to be the first members of the organizing committee to stand trial on Sept. 5.
Okotoks hockey alumnae making her mark with Boston Bruins

Okotoks hockey alumnae making her mark with Boston Bruins

Hockey: Laurenne Mercier manager of team services for NHL club
Blue-green algae found in Lacombe Lake: City

Blue-green algae found in Lacombe Lake: City

“Access is suspended until further notice and the dog beach gate is closed.”
Canada's first case of new COVID variant is detected in B.C.

Canada's first case of new COVID variant is detected in B.C.

The centre said the BA. 2.86 variant of the Omicron strain was identified in a person from the Fraser Health region who hadn't recently been outside the province.
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