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British balloonists' transatlantic quest thwarted as troubles force landing in N.L.

British balloonists' transatlantic quest thwarted as troubles force landing in N.L.

They hoped to cross the Atlantic in about six days, with the balloon's trajectory and landing spot determined by the direction and speed of the winds.
Heat warnings issued for much of southern Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan

Heat warnings issued for much of southern Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan

The extreme heat is expected to continue into early next week.
Car hits three vehicles; police investigating

Car hits three vehicles; police investigating

No serious injuries in chain-reaction crash on town street
Greenhouses aim to bring fresh produce to North, putting a dent in food insecurity

Greenhouses aim to bring fresh produce to North, putting a dent in food insecurity

“Food security has been an issue across the North because of the high cost of groceries ... (and) the long-term impacts of colonization on northern Indigenous communities.”
GALLERY: Fanfare ushers in Alberta Summer Games to Okotoks

GALLERY: Fanfare ushers in Alberta Summer Games to Okotoks

Let the games begin.
Police ask for public's help in finding missing man between Golden, Calgary

Police ask for public's help in finding missing man between Golden, Calgary

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man believed to be travelling from Golden to Calgary earlier in July.
Suspended sentence for Westlock woman who fraudulently cashed over $4K in government cheques

Suspended sentence for Westlock woman who fraudulently cashed over $4K in government cheques

Northern Alberta woman pleads guilty to caching someone else's government cheques.
Thefts of expensive items from non-profit 'amazing'

Thefts of expensive items from non-profit 'amazing'

A cowboy hat valued at $600 was stolen from Mission Thrift Store in Okotoks over the weekend.
Driver dies in fiery fuel truck crash in Kootenay National Park

Driver dies in fiery fuel truck crash in Kootenay National Park

One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover involving a fuel truck went up in flames on Highway 93 on the evening of July 19.
'Our entire family is devastated': Amber Alert mom believed to be travelling with father, boyfriend

'Our entire family is devastated': Amber Alert mom believed to be travelling with father, boyfriend

The family of missing children Aurora and Joshuah Bolton has released a statement.
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