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Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Kevin Spicer says he now has a real appreciation for just how big and sparsely populated Canada really is after cycling the country in 30 days.
Wildfire season in Western Canada falls into ‘historically normal’ category - for now

Wildfire season in Western Canada falls into ‘historically normal’ category - for now

Experts warned, at the start of this year, that Western Canada could face another intense fire season, fuelled by drought conditions and limited precipitation. But, call it luck or natural weather variations, rain washed over both provinces in the critical months of May and June.
'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

A judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement for complainants in a class-action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
67-year-old Alberta ultrarunner torches four Canadian records

67-year-old Alberta ultrarunner torches four Canadian records

Alberta resident ran 202 km in 24 hours
Parks Canada keeping gate at Jasper lake closed for grizzly family

Parks Canada keeping gate at Jasper lake closed for grizzly family

"Reducing vehicle traffic will help lower congestion and overall disturbance, which can help the bears from becoming further habituated to humans."
Five charged in alleged car theft, arson and standoff in Northern Alberta

Five charged in alleged car theft, arson and standoff in Northern Alberta

Police dog and RCMP tactical units used in Kehewin car jacking arrests
WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend

WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend

WestJet airplane mechanics hit the picket lines Friday evening in a surprise move that threatens to disrupt flights for thousands of travellers at the outset of the Canada Day long weekend.
Arsonist suspected to have lit tree on fire in Lake Louise

Arsonist suspected to have lit tree on fire in Lake Louise

Lighting a fire outside of a fire pit in a national park comes with a fine up to $25,000 warn officials after tree believed to be deliberately set on fire in Lake Louise.
Bronze artist will fix iconic southern Alberta horse statue cut off at the legs

Bronze artist will fix iconic southern Alberta horse statue cut off at the legs

Vandalism repairs for the iconic Men of Vision Statue is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.
Calgary mayor says recent water usage spike unacceptable

Calgary mayor says recent water usage spike unacceptable

“We are not out of the woods yet,” said a clearly exasperated Gondek, “because the job is not done yet. The feeder main that broke is not back online yet."
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