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Large-scale Canmore affordable housing set to move forward

Large-scale Canmore affordable housing set to move forward

“All of those years, those lands have always been slated for affordable housing. … It was always meant to be a neighbourhood with the underpinning being affordability. That was always the intent,”
B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
Retreat centre opens walking trails meant for contemplation

Retreat centre opens walking trails meant for contemplation

Walking trails west of Calgary at Mount Francis retreat offer place to reflect on mental and spiritual health
A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

"It was a very bright green, beautiful orb," said one Kelowna resident.
PHOTOS: Spectacular northern lights over the Canadian Rockies

PHOTOS: Spectacular northern lights over the Canadian Rockies

The aurora light show in Canmore was breathtaking
Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.
Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatoon police officers were called to a residence for a report of a domestic disturbance involving an injured woman.
Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Eau Claire distillery took home the platinum award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a first for a Canadian distillery.
Kananaskis centre of logging versus recreation tug of war

Kananaskis centre of logging versus recreation tug of war

Opponents remain hopeful they are not standing on losing ground defending the West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain areas of Kananaskis against timber company West Fraser, but recognize it’s an uphill battle.
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