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Flair Airlines to speed up pilot training with new program

Flair Airlines to speed up pilot training with new program

In the face of a North American pilot shortage, Canadian discount carrier Flair Airlines is launching a unique training program that will fast-track candidates into the cockpits of the company's jets.
Security video captures moments before house burned by B.C. wildfire

Security video captures moments before house burned by B.C. wildfire

'So that's the very last footage before it goes black,' says Port Coquitlam woman who planned to retire in home outside Keremeos, B.C.
Slippery situation unfolds at Bonnyville hospital after waterline break

Slippery situation unfolds at Bonnyville hospital after waterline break

A water-line break at the Bonnyville Health Centre earlier this week caused flooding, ER not impacted.
Gritty Dawgs dig deep to repeat as WCBL champions

Gritty Dawgs dig deep to repeat as WCBL champions

A six-run answer ensured the Dawgs ran it back for their seventh Western Canadian Baseball League championship.
Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

A 70-year-old Barrhead woman will have to pay $1,700 after being caught with enough untaxed cigarettes to sustain the average smoker’s habit for a couple of years. 
Grizzly sow and cubs captured on trail camera southwest of Sundre

Grizzly sow and cubs captured on trail camera southwest of Sundre

Camera give Municipal District of Bighorn property owners rare and unique glimpse into wild animals and their behaviours
Gravel pit gets green light from province despite opponents' objections

Gravel pit gets green light from province despite opponents' objections

The Alberta government has removed a major hurdle for a gravel company to start mining up against Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, but the preservation society that takes its name from the nearby creek is asking them both to just hold their horses.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks Thursday wasn't enough to keep Canada's main stock index from posting a loss amid weakness in tech and other sectors, while U.S. markets also declined.
No immediate plans for Okotoks to increase watering restrictions

No immediate plans for Okotoks to increase watering restrictions

The Town of Okotoks is monitoring reservoir levels and, so far, has no plans to move to more stringent watering restrictions.
Roughly 1,000 affordable housing units in Canmore expected in upcoming plan

Roughly 1,000 affordable housing units in Canmore expected in upcoming plan

Canmore Town council is considering a plan to build up to 1,300 homes over the next 10 to 20 years in the Palliser Trail area.
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