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“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.”

"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."

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.

It's being described as "the most amazing story."

Airdrie is about to be hit with delicious ribs as the touring Western Canada Rib Fest descends on the city for a weekend of delicious food and family fun.

“We're going to see a bit more rainfall activity here for the rest of the week, especially in central Alberta, but as a whole, based on the long-range models, it looks like August is going to be above normal with drier than normal conditions,” said Justin Shelley a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada

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.

Owner of the Soderglen Ranch, Stan Grad, passed away at the age of 78 on July 29. His death has now prompted the official sale of the 28.5 square kilometre property in Balzac, with interest already coming from a variety of potential buyers.

Mayor Hnatiw frustrated by vandalism

“It's really the Fitch news today that's dominating the market.”