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Bonnyville hospital announces multi-day obstetrics department closure

Bonnyville hospital announces multi-day obstetrics department closure

Starting on Aug. 11 and spanning three days, the Bonnyville Health Centre will temporarily be closing its obstetric department due to a lack of obstetric physician coverage.
Some federal parties resisting foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh

Some federal parties resisting foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh

OTTAWA — New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party faces resistance to including countries other than China in the terms of reference for a public inquiry on foreign interference.
Banff, Canmore, Jasper to form Yellowhead federal riding

Banff, Canmore, Jasper to form Yellowhead federal riding

“I think putting the mountain towns together – particularly the two that are in national parks and the one that is adjacent – there’s a chance for those combined voices to have more impact with respect to representation and accountability.”
Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

"This is just how fast the energy transition is moving. And because Alberta has been open to it, it's almost gone faster than anybody could have expected."
Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

The BC Wildfire Service says its crews stayed on the fire lines overnight, structure protection teams were "fully engaged," and no buildings had been lost at last report.
Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

It's being described as "the most amazing story."
Innisfail morning fire ravages downtown historical building (4 photos)

Innisfail morning fire ravages downtown historical building (4 photos)

Residents from four second-floor suites evacuated Innisfail building safely; roof collapses on firefighters during attack on fire but no injuries
New fuel cache in Athabasca “opens up” the north to STARS

New fuel cache in Athabasca “opens up” the north to STARS

STARS says a small building in Athabasca will help save lives by allowing STARS to fuel up while picking up patients north of Edmonton.
American and Airdrie resident charged with alleged Didsbury child luring

American and Airdrie resident charged with alleged Didsbury child luring

Didsbury incident "is a serious reminder for parents or guardians to monitor social media access of their children, and to have those serious conversations about being safe while utilizing social media,” say RCMP
Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Owen Rose said his "worst fears were realized" as he watched an out-of-control wildfire creep over a ridge and race toward Gun Lake in southern British Columbia, destroying about a dozen properties in its path.
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