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Family remembers Alberta pilot who died fighting wildfire as big man with big heart

Family remembers Alberta pilot who died fighting wildfire as big man with big heart

WHITECOURT, Alta. — A pilot whose helicopter crashed while he was fighting a forest fire in northern Alberta is being remembered as a big man with a big heart.
Alberta Métis settlement to get $9M in recovery funds: minister

Alberta Métis settlement to get $9M in recovery funds: minister

EDMONTON — A northern Alberta Métis settlement is to receive a one-time payment of $9 million from the provincial government to help it recover from a May wildfire.
Aurora CEO sees compensation rise to $6.7 million amid share slump, cost cutting

Aurora CEO sees compensation rise to $6.7 million amid share slump, cost cutting

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s chief executive saw his annual compensation climb about 38 per cent to $6.7 million in the company's latest fiscal year as its stock dramatically fell and it aggressively cut costs.
Coveted donair costume designed for traffic safety campaign, province says

Coveted donair costume designed for traffic safety campaign, province says

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has shared the origin story of a donair costume that's sparked a fierce bidding war.
Heat warnings issued for much of southern Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan

Heat warnings issued for much of southern Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan

CALGARY — Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for much of southern Alberta and into southeastern Saskatchewan. The federal agency says temperatures could reach 37 C this weekend in some areas of Alberta.
Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned Alberta’s health-care delivery agency is being pulled in too many directions.
Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — A helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta has resulted in the third death in recent days involving wildfire-fighting efforts in Canada.
Alberta man faces several drug charges relating to overdose death in April

Alberta man faces several drug charges relating to overdose death in April

CALGARY — An overdose death near Calgary in April has led to several drug-trafficking charges against a 31-year-old man. The family of the woman who died reached out to police to provide evidence of a suspected drug trafficker.
Trucking and logistics firm Mullen Group reports Q2 profit and revenue down

Trucking and logistics firm Mullen Group reports Q2 profit and revenue down

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the trucking and logistics company saw lower freight volumes. The company says it earned $36.
Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — The only way in and out of the East Prairie Metis Settlement is a 40-kilometre range road that connects with Highway 2 some 360 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
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