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Wildfires are threatening First Nations and Metis communities in Alberta

Wildfires are threatening First Nations and Metis communities in Alberta

As of May 10, nine First Nations in Alberta have been impacted by the wildfires raging across the province, according to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Fewer Indigenous candidates in Alberta election but higher chance of victory for some

Fewer Indigenous candidates in Alberta election but higher chance of victory for some

At least 13 Indigenous candidates with four parties have their names on the ballot for the May 29 Alberta election. That represents six less than ran in 2019.
Collision south of Turner Valley claims life of teen

Collision south of Turner Valley claims life of teen

Collision occurred on Highway 22 between 498 Ave and Highway 541.
Wildfire smoke, fog may have caused highway pileup near Edmonton: RCMP

Wildfire smoke, fog may have caused highway pileup near Edmonton: RCMP

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — Mounties say 12 people have been sent to hospital following a series of highway collisions involving nearly three dozen vehicles east of Edmonton.
Banff's out of control prescribed fire extinguished

Banff's out of control prescribed fire extinguished

A prescribed fire that got out of control near the Banff townsite has been extinguished.
All the wildlife safety tools in one course

All the wildlife safety tools in one course

Everyone knows that you should have a can of bear spray handy when you venture out into bear country, but how many people have actually practiced their technique beforehand?
Military to help with Alberta wildfire response as heat wave approaches

Military to help with Alberta wildfire response as heat wave approaches

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are being deployed to Alberta as hot and dry conditions in the forecast threaten to worsen an already intense wildfire season.
Suspect in stabbings of mother and child in Edmonton dies in hospital

Suspect in stabbings of mother and child in Edmonton dies in hospital

EDMONTON — The suspect in the stabbing deaths of a mother and child outside a school last week has died in hospital, police said Thursday.
Innisfail fire crews rescue stranded woman from Red Deer River

Innisfail fire crews rescue stranded woman from Red Deer River

Rescued woman immediately handed over to Innisfail RCMP
No injuries in helicopter 'hard landing' at Athabasca Glacier

No injuries in helicopter 'hard landing' at Athabasca Glacier

"No injuries were reported, though the aircraft was damaged and inoperable."
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