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Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

Hinton pulp mill bought by international company from West Fraser for $5 million USD

The Town of Hinton operates its water treatment plant located on the mill’s property and will invest $6 million into the wasteweater treatment at the plant in the next five year.
Cougar attack in Banff National Park, person injured

Cougar attack in Banff National Park, person injured

A person received non-critical injuries following a cougar attack in Banff National Park on Monday (Feb. 12).
Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

Wild pigs currently not a concern in Jasper National Park

"I think the jury is still out on whether or not this environment – a mountain environment without swaths of agriculture – could actually sustain a population of wild pigs or not.”
Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Glendon set to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games

Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Glendon set to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games

The provincial government will provide an $820,000 operating grant to the 2026 host society to help cover operating costs such as staffing, transportation, food, venues and promotions.
RCMP charge Calgary man with attempted murder in break-and-enter shooting near Carstairs

RCMP charge Calgary man with attempted murder in break-and-enter shooting near Carstairs

Carstairs-area residents told to shelter in place Friday as RCMP sought armed suspects
Three people charged in 11 golf course break ins and robberies around Calgary

Three people charged in 11 golf course break ins and robberies around Calgary

Alberta RCMP in Southern Alberta had been investigating a spree of break and enters which occurred in January and February to golf courses and other businesses.
Today is the last day to apply for the federal Greener Homes grant

Today is the last day to apply for the federal Greener Homes grant

Want a greener home with federal financial assistance? Application deadline is today for the Federal Greener Homes grants.
Ontario mom of overdose victim wants drug traffickers treated like serial killers

Ontario mom of overdose victim wants drug traffickers treated like serial killers

Paris Williams was 24 when he died from opioid poisoning last year; in a rare move, Sault Police have charged his alleged fentanyl dealer with manslaughter
Alberta man arrested for sex assault worked in Saskatchewan schools

Alberta man arrested for sex assault worked in Saskatchewan schools

RCMP say accused did teacher practicum at Greystone Heights School and École College Park School in Saskatoon.
When the sun goes down, a swarm of rats emerges in downtown Vancouver

When the sun goes down, a swarm of rats emerges in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER — When the sun goes down, the rats of Vancouver's Burrard Skytrain Station emerge, in a scurrying blur of fur and whipping tails.
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