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Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

As the negotiating clock ticks down, the country's two main railways are set for a nationwide strike or lockout in less than two weeks after a ruling that their work does not amount to an essential service. Canadian National Railway Co.
OHS investigating death of Kananaskis golf course worker in golf cart crash

OHS investigating death of Kananaskis golf course worker in golf cart crash

“Our Kananaskis Country Golf Course community is very close and we offer our deepest condolences go out to all those affected.”
Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a danger to consumers.
Hungry bear rips outdoor dining tent in Banff National Park campground

Hungry bear rips outdoor dining tent in Banff National Park campground

Rampart Creek campground, located about 90 kilometres north of Lake Louise, is closed to tents and tent trailers after a black bear tore into a dining shelter on Aug. 3
Overdue hiker found deceased after three-day search in Nordegg area

Overdue hiker found deceased after three-day search in Nordegg area

Search and Rescue Society volunteers have found 55-year-old hiker deceased 12 kilometres from where his vehicle was located
Quad theft latest piece in RCMP investigation of fatal shooting east of Calgary

Quad theft latest piece in RCMP investigation of fatal shooting east of Calgary

Strathmore RCMP are investigating a theft of a quad related to the homicide investigation which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6.
Whitewater events, operators afloat on Kananaskis River – for now

Whitewater events, operators afloat on Kananaskis River – for now

Just as several whitewater rafting events on the Kananaskis River were to be canceled this year, an agreement between TransAlta and the provincial authorities was reached to ensure water flow.
RCMP release photo of person of interest in shooting of Rocky View County employee

RCMP release photo of person of interest in shooting of Rocky View County employee

RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathmore RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a person of interest in the homicide investigation which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug.
Park Foundation still waiting for Province's response on Glenbow East Dam

Park Foundation still waiting for Province's response on Glenbow East Dam

Participants at a conservation talk Wednesday were hoping to get some good news on the fate of a controversial dam proposal
RCMP release photo for potential witness of fatal shooting west of Calgary

RCMP release photo for potential witness of fatal shooting west of Calgary

RCMP asking to speak to occupants of a dark grey coloured Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon from between 2013 and 2015 driving past the shooting scene at Range Road 282 and Township Road 250 on Aug. 6 at 11:55 a.m.
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