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Water use numbers heading in right direction, say officials

Water use numbers heading in right direction, say officials

Water use was 497 million litres yesterday, down from 533 million litres on Monday. 
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Snow dusts the Rockies, weather statement issued

Snow dusts the Rockies, weather statement issued

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for areas west of Calgary saying more that 40mm of precipitation is expected to fall by Wednesday (Aug. 28).
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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals

Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.
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Northern Alberta Indigenous leader reflects on pride of powwow

Northern Alberta Indigenous leader reflects on pride of powwow

The Kehewin Cree Nation annual powwow, with its vibrant dancers by the hundreds and sprawling crowds, was a heartening sight for Chief Trevor John.
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Banff RCMP investigating retail theft ring, seeks public’s help

Banff RCMP investigating retail theft ring, seeks public’s help

RCMP say a group of four or more people are coming into Banff stores, with one person approaching employees to divert attention while others steal merchandise by concealing it under clothing
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Man charged with setting trap that injured RCMP officer

Man charged with setting trap that injured RCMP officer

A Northern Alberta police officer stepped on nail placed under a mat while investigating reported squatters.
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Saskatchewan company fined for illegally importing Alberta pine logs

Saskatchewan company fined for illegally importing Alberta pine logs

Investigation of Maple Creek, Sask. firewood, logging and sawmilling operation spurred by Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line call
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Alberta wheelchair rugby star at fourth Paralympics in Paris

Alberta wheelchair rugby star at fourth Paralympics in Paris

Okotoks' Zak Madell optimistic about Canada's medal chances ahead of Paris 2024
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Day one of Calgary's level four water restrictions did not meet targets

Day one of Calgary's level four water restrictions did not meet targets

Calgary and area used 530 million litres on day one of the restrictions yesterday, said Michael Thompson, Calgary's general manager of infrastructure services.
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Northern Alberta man charged with attempted murder

Northern Alberta man charged with attempted murder

Westlock County man wanted in emergency alert following stabbing has been charged
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