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Some Northern Alberta hospitals grapple with service disruptions

Some Northern Alberta hospitals grapple with service disruptions

Provincial government says work is being done while Alberta NDP says not enough action is being taken.
Essential-only water use in Cochrane as reservoir hits critical level

Essential-only water use in Cochrane as reservoir hits critical level

Cochrane residents asked to not do non-essentials like laundry to conserve water, while Town deals with water reservoir crisis.
Albertan named MVP at International Wheelchair Rugby Cup

Albertan named MVP at International Wheelchair Rugby Cup

Okotoks' Zak Madell and Team Canada take silver in France
Distemper at Cold Lake shelter forces euthanization of all animals

Distemper at Cold Lake shelter forces euthanization of all animals

Animal vaccines are vital to reduce distemper outbreaks, say vets and shelter officials
Cochrane could run out of water for some residents after sewage breach

Cochrane could run out of water for some residents after sewage breach

The Town of Cochrane has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) to deal with a critical water shortage
UPDATE: Portions of Queen Elizabeth II Highway reopened this morning

UPDATE: Portions of Queen Elizabeth II Highway reopened this morning

Southbound lanes of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Carstairs has fully reopened to traffic
School bus crash sends five students, an adult to hospital

School bus crash sends five students, an adult to hospital

Six people, including five youths, have been taken to various area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, following a school bus crash north of Didsbury
Youth arrested in bear spray incident near Airdrie junior high

Youth arrested in bear spray incident near Airdrie junior high

Youth charged in last week's bear spray incident near Ecole Airdrie Middle School where 37 students were treated.
Banff black bear appears habituated to human food

Banff black bear appears habituated to human food

“Parks Canada staff respond to hundreds of human-wildlife incidents each year that involve unsecured human food or garbage.”
School bus rolls on Central Alberta highway near Didbsbury

School bus rolls on Central Alberta highway near Didbsbury

“The extent of injuries is unknown,” said RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney.
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