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Heat-stressed larches turning golden earlier than usual, experts say

Heat-stressed larches turning golden earlier than usual, experts say

This year, though, hot, dry conditions coupled with wildfire smoke have caused the golden larch season in Kananaskis Country to start earlier, and it could last longer than usual.
Active break-and-enter crew operating in Barrhead

Active break-and-enter crew operating in Barrhead

"We have an active crew in town breaking into something almost daily," said Barrhead RCMP Sgt. Bob Dodds.
Thousands start journey home as Yellowknife evacuation order scheduled to lift

Thousands start journey home as Yellowknife evacuation order scheduled to lift

YELLOWKNIFE — Thousands of vehicles are expected to travel to Yellowknife in the coming days as a three-week evacuation order is set to lift at noon today.
Heavy tourist traffic shuts down Lake Louise for two hours on long weekend

Heavy tourist traffic shuts down Lake Louise for two hours on long weekend

The village of Lake Louise was temporarily shut down as hordes of tourists flocked to the mountains over the busy Labour Day long weekend.
Alberta's 'war room' is back with massive ad spend revealed in annual report

Alberta's 'war room' is back with massive ad spend revealed in annual report

EDMONTON — New documents outline a massive increase in public funding for the Canadian Energy Centre's campaign to change attitudes toward Alberta's oil and gas.
Northcott COVID restriction charges stayed

Northcott COVID restriction charges stayed

Ty Northcott and his company were found guilty by Justice Jim Hunter of violating AHS COVID restrictions by holding the No More Lockdowns rodeo but those charges were stayed before sentencing.
Single-vehicle rollover results in fatality on Bonnyville highway

Single-vehicle rollover results in fatality on Bonnyville highway

One woman remains in hospital, and another has been confirmed deceased by police following a serious single-vehicle collision Sunday evening in the MD of Bonnyville.
New bylaw in Airdrie seeks to regulate the distribution of offensive or graphic images

New bylaw in Airdrie seeks to regulate the distribution of offensive or graphic images

In response to complaints about graphic anti-abortion flyers Airdrie’s city council unanimously approved changes to restrict how they can be distributed, similar to a move made by City of Calgary council.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says economy is weakening

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says economy is weakening

The Bank of Canada is keeping the door open to more rate hikes, noting that its governing council is still concerned about inflationary pressures and “is ready to raise interest rates further if needed.”
Okotoks daycare included in E.coli outbreak

Okotoks daycare included in E.coli outbreak

An E. coli outbreak has been declared for six locations of a Calgary daycare and five additional sites, including one in Okotoks.
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