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Canada First Nations flag stolen from Lac La Biche business

Canada First Nations flag stolen from Lac La Biche business

The owners of a Lac La Biche-area restaurant were dismayed to find that a First Nations Canadian flag that had been flying outside their establishment for the past year was recently taken.
Poor berry crop may lead to more bear encounters in Banff, Kananaskis

Poor berry crop may lead to more bear encounters in Banff, Kananaskis

“Even if you’re yelling at the top of your lungs, they may not react because they’re so focused on eating, and because the berry crop is poor, it’s going to put a little bit more stress on the bears so they might act a little bit more protective of the limited food source.”
"Deep sorrow" over fatal tent collapse at retreat: Westlock County

"Deep sorrow" over fatal tent collapse at retreat: Westlock County

Tent collapse Wednesday afternoon has taken one life and injured dozens of others
Will Banff's downtown pedestrian zone stay? More than 1,200 votes already in

Will Banff's downtown pedestrian zone stay? More than 1,200 votes already in

A total of 1,246 residents voted in advanced polls for the pedestrian zone, including 491 voters in the third and final advance poll on July 29.
Alberta woman given 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Alberta woman given 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Court heard that a 40-year old Northern Alberta woman got into an argument with a 17-year-old and used a wooden stick to hit her
Alberta swimmer aiming for Olympic gold today in 200m individual medley

Alberta swimmer aiming for Olympic gold today in 200m individual medley

Okotoks' Finlay Knox will swim for Olympic gold in his signature event, the 200m individual medley, today in Paris. 
Suspect evades Lac La Biche police, stolen property recovered

Suspect evades Lac La Biche police, stolen property recovered

RCMP say approximately $250,000 in suspected stolen property was found at Beaver Lake site
Police searching for naked man baring all to Kananaskis campers

Police searching for naked man baring all to Kananaskis campers

“Every time he’s spotted by the public, he runs away.”
Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

The town’s post office remains intact, and any mail still there will continue to be held there for the time being.
Alberta ag minister announces changes to ag loan program

Alberta ag minister announces changes to ag loan program

The changes, announced July 30 during AgSmart in Olds, are aimed at helping more people into farming and assist with succession planning
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