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One dead in house fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

One dead in house fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

A person was found deceased following a fire in Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Wednesday.
Southern Alberta woman who went through drive-through on horseback says she was told she can't ride horse in town

Southern Alberta woman who went through drive-through on horseback says she was told she can't ride horse in town

In a social media post, a woman said she has been told she can no longer ride a horse in High River due to complaints from residents.
Man hospitalized after hiking incident in Lake Louise

Man hospitalized after hiking incident in Lake Louise

A man in his 50s involved in a hiking incident that required response from STARS is in hospital in stable condition.
Banff cancels Canada Day pyrotechnics display over fire safety concerns

Banff cancels Canada Day pyrotechnics display over fire safety concerns

“To have pyrotechnics done at that time of year is usually when we’re in a high fire season and there’s a a high possibility of having those cancelled anyway."
Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

The weather has been a major factor in Parks Canada's wildfire risk reduction work this winter.
Sundre resident suspected in 47-year-old historical homicide asks for jury trial

Sundre resident suspected in 47-year-old historical homicide asks for jury trial

Sundre resident. Ronald James Edwards, the suspected in a historical homicide that took place in 1976, will have his trial moved back to the Kings Court Bench in Calgary.
More AJHL franchises could be on the way with departure of five teams says Olds Grizzlys' governor

More AJHL franchises could be on the way with departure of five teams says Olds Grizzlys' governor

Teams' departure from league may open up opportunities for other Alberta Junior Hockey League franchises
'Muscling': Alberta government won't stock B.C. wines that sell direct to consumers

'Muscling': Alberta government won't stock B.C. wines that sell direct to consumers

EDMONTON — An interprovincial wine war is fermenting after Alberta's liquor wholesaler told vintners in British Columbia that it won't stock their products in retail stores unless they stop shipping it directly to consumers.
Air quality alert cancelled after fire at Alberta oil site brought under control

Air quality alert cancelled after fire at Alberta oil site brought under control

MANNVILLE, Alta. — An air quality alert issued for an area east of Edmonton due to a fire at an oil lease site has been cancelled. Officials say the alert was cancelled after the fire was brought under control by emergency crews.
Toxic smoke causes emergency alert south of Vermilion

Toxic smoke causes emergency alert south of Vermilion

"Crude oil is burning, and toxic smoke is being produced. The smoke is dangerous if inhaled."
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