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Rain, cooler weather brings relief to firefighters in Banff, Yoho, Kootenay

Rain, cooler weather brings relief to firefighters in Banff, Yoho, Kootenay

Parks Canada fire crews, with the assistance of helicopters bucketing water, continue to work on the Waputik Peak wildfire south of Hector Lake in Banff National Park, which is now classified as being held
Alberta Olympian finalist in freestyle relay

Alberta Olympian finalist in freestyle relay

Finlay Knox and Canadian men take sixth in 4x100m relay at Paris Olympic Games
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.
Burnaby soccer star Christine Sinclair says women's team was 'never' shown or discussed drone footage

Burnaby soccer star Christine Sinclair says women's team was 'never' shown or discussed drone footage

Canadian Olympic Committee sent numerous staff from Canada's women's soccer team home from Paris Olympics, including head coach Bev Priestman, after allegedly flying a drone over New Zealand's practices.
Fire burns historic Stoney Medicine Lodge to the ground

Fire burns historic Stoney Medicine Lodge to the ground

“The loss of the structure – it’s a blow to the community.”
Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

The healing power of music will be on view as evacuees of the Jasper wildfire are invited to attend the Calgary Folk Music Festival free of charge on Sunday, July 28.
Canmore opens temporary donation location to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

Canmore opens temporary donation location to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

"We had several people show up who were camping with the evacuation happened, or were just unable to get home from work to grab stuff before they left, etc, so had nothing, and were in tears over the generosity of Canmorites."
Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

Edmonton Oilers assistant strength coach wins Canada's wife-carrying championship

This year's Canadian wife carrying winner helps keep the Edmonton Oilers players strong
84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

Senior lost overnight in Yoho in sweltering conditions is expected to make a full recovery.
Rainfall slows growth of wildfire north of Lake Louise

Rainfall slows growth of wildfire north of Lake Louise

“The fire is estimated as six hectares and has seen no fire growth since yesterday.”
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