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Sproat Lake voted best lake in B.C.

Sproat Lake voted best lake in B.C.

Sprawling fresh-water 37 square kilometre lake near Port Alberni was victorious over Shuswap Lake in final round of voting.
Family and friends rally to support Westlock County woman after devastating loss

Family and friends rally to support Westlock County woman after devastating loss

A Northern Alberta woman lost her husband to cancer and her home to a fire just weeks apart.
Fires on both sides of Adams Lake in B.C. prompt evacuation orders

Fires on both sides of Adams Lake in B.C. prompt evacuation orders

Wildfires on both sides of Adams Lake in the B.C. Interior have prompted evacuation orders as crews continue to battle the blazes over the long weekend.
Overcrowding briefly shuts down Lake Louise

Overcrowding briefly shuts down Lake Louise

Lake Louise got so busy Sunday (Aug. 6) the Banff National Park hot spot had to be briefly shut off to most of the public.
Hot dog champ downs 304 mini doughnuts in eight minutes at Regina's Queen City Ex

Hot dog champ downs 304 mini doughnuts in eight minutes at Regina's Queen City Ex

REGINA — A competitive eater has smashed his own record for eating mini doughnuts at Regina's Queen City Ex.
Crews battle grass fire south of Okotoks

Crews battle grass fire south of Okotoks

Despite windy and dry conditions, fire under control after quick response.
The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved by US health officials

The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved by US health officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year.
AWA calls for restrictions on OHV use in Bighorn Backcountry

AWA calls for restrictions on OHV use in Bighorn Backcountry

“Off-highway vehicle use in the Bighorn Backcountry damages soil and vegetation, reduces water quality in the headwaters of the North Saskatchewan River, and destroys and degrades fish habitat."
Man who lit co-worker’s pants on fire faces probation

Man who lit co-worker’s pants on fire faces probation

Stephen Wasieczko lost his job following December 2021 incident
Check your cabinet: Over 35,000 bottles of cleanser, facial scrub recalled due to plastic microbeads

Check your cabinet: Over 35,000 bottles of cleanser, facial scrub recalled due to plastic microbeads

Cleansers under recall were sold across Canada
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