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Mayor says wildfire, power grid problems mean visitors should avoid Jasper

Mayor says wildfire, power grid problems mean visitors should avoid Jasper

Mayor says the restoration of electricity through temporary generators has been rife with technical problems and the Chetamon Mountain fire has made the situation precarious
The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth, ascended the throne as much by a twist of fate as by the grace of God.
Two homicides this summer leave Banff 'deeply upset, disturbed, traumatized'

Two homicides this summer leave Banff 'deeply upset, disturbed, traumatized'

“It’s been a very difficult time in our community; we’ve been shaken to our core by these incidents," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno.
Coworkers crowdfunding for victim of Okotoks house fire

Coworkers crowdfunding for victim of Okotoks house fire

Weekend fire that destroyed two houses is only the latest tragedy for woman who lost her spouse 18 months ago.
Edmonton police arrest suspect in deadly random attacks that killed one, injured two

Edmonton police arrest suspect in deadly random attacks that killed one, injured two

25-year-old Clarence Lawrence was taken into custody Wednesday after Edmonton police said one person was killed and two were injured in what they called random attacks.
WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet workers are getting a new look as the airline revamps its uniforms with an eye to gender inclusivity.
B.C. nurse suspended for claiming COVID-19 vaccine possibly lethal

B.C. nurse suspended for claiming COVID-19 vaccine possibly lethal

The Nanaimo nurse also asked a co-worker to create falsified vaccination records, according to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
RCMP take Saskatchewan stabbing suspect into custody

RCMP take Saskatchewan stabbing suspect into custody

RCMP say Myles Sanderson was found near the town of Rosthern, Sask., on the fourth day of a massive manhunt.
Saskatchewan stabbing alerts suggest RCMP learning from past mistakes: Experts

Saskatchewan stabbing alerts suggest RCMP learning from past mistakes: Experts

Experts say the Mounties’ use of emergency alerts and public updates has stood in sharp contrast to the lack of information provided during past manhunts.
Police raid leads to 64 charges against a single suspect

Police raid leads to 64 charges against a single suspect

Rifles, shotguns and a crossbow, along with a bevy of illicit drugs, seized by police in Northern Alberta community.
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