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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.”
Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.
Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Major wildfires have forced over 10,000 residents and 15,000 visitors of Jasper to evacuate. During this devastating time, wildfire fundraisers have been established to help evacuees and disaster readiness.
Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.
Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

Parks Canada crews fighting fire north of Lake Louise

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.
Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

Alberta couple wins $5 million in Lotto 6/49 draw

New lotto millionaires plan to use some of their winnings to visit family in Montreal
Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta

Tornado watch issued Wednesday for central Alberta

From Lacombe to Calgary, a tornado watch has been issued as severe storms are expected in Central Alberta this afternoon
Wildfire spreads closer to Jasper townsite

Wildfire spreads closer to Jasper townsite

A perfect storm of a lightning outbreak Monday night that is believed to have ignited the fires, exceptional heat and dryness, and high winds led to what wildfire officials are calling “aggressive, blow-up fire behaviour.”
Cold Lake Airshow soars with 21,000 attendees despite weather hurdles

Cold Lake Airshow soars with 21,000 attendees despite weather hurdles

The Cold Lake Airshow, hosted by 4 Wing Cold Lake and CFB Cold Lake, brought around 21,000 spectators.
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