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Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.  
NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says that air quality in Europe has not deteriorated to the extent seen in Canada because of the height of the smoke in the atmosphere.
No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

The audits did find some administrative requirements and procedures were not consistently followed, which reaffirms preliminary findings published in March.
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 
Hate has no place in Alberta, says RCMP

Hate has no place in Alberta, says RCMP

Westlock RCMP not planning to be onsite during the painting of the 106th Street Rainbow crosswalk June 27, but will be “around if they’re needed”
Westlock County advises residents to exercise "extreme caution" around the Pembina River

Westlock County advises residents to exercise "extreme caution" around the Pembina River

High-water warning remains in place until levels drop below their known flood impact level
Family, friends reflect on Trent Fox's legacy

Family, friends reflect on Trent Fox's legacy

Fox's column, Îethka Voices, was a popular feature in The Cochrane Eagle, and education was central to his life.
River Rats Festival going ahead despite flooding around stage

River Rats Festival going ahead despite flooding around stage

Two-day music festival focuses heavily on rock and blues on June 30, but shifts focus to country on July 1
Banff looking to make housing easier to build

Banff looking to make housing easier to build

“I do not see a future in Banff where we continue to allow single-detached homes. We are four square kilometres and we are in a housing crisis,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

The First Nations Leadership Council says there has been an "ongoing lack of accountability" by the ministry in response to the case and is calling for minister Mitzi Dean's resignation.
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