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The province has issued notices in the past for other weather-related events such as tornadoes, but this was the first time that an alert was issued asking people to reduce energy consumption

Record-setting temperatures in Western Canada caused an unprecedented demand for electricity in Alberta

The emergency alert was issued at 6:45 p.m. as Alberta faces the coldest weather it has seen in decades.

"Reducing peak electricity demand through province-wide conservation will minimize the high potential for rotating outages this evening," a statement on the AESO website said. 

Contract renewal spawns discussions about when agreements need to be retendered

Don't leave portable heaters unattended, warns fire prevention officer Mike Bos.

Eastglen outdoor skating rink shack also closed

Truckey sworn in as councillor Jan. 12

ATHABASCA/BARRHEAD/WESTLOCK - Due to the extremely low temperatures, all buses were cancelled in Aspen View Public Schools and the Pembina Hills School Division today, Jan. 12.

OTTAWA — Quaker Canada is announcing a voluntary recall of more than three dozen types of cereals and granola bars due to possible exposure to salmonella.