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Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter that he was "heartbroken to hear that another Canadian fighting wildfires has lost their life." 
Town of Westlock increases operating budget to reflect changes in policing costs

Town of Westlock increases operating budget to reflect changes in policing costs

Shortfall of $113,895 in first quarter taken from last year’s surplus
Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

They said the pilot was a 41-year-old from Whitecourt, Alta., but did not release his name. 
Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

Wildfire-scarred Alberta Métis settlement pushes for second escape route

"There's only one escape route in East Prairie and that's the scary part."
Lawsuit claims Bearspaw Nation lost millions in delayed trust money transfer

Lawsuit claims Bearspaw Nation lost millions in delayed trust money transfer

“It was held back and we had to take Canada to court over it. During that time, over the months, it cost our people $5-6 million dollars that could’ve been invested.”
Two charged after senior defrauded of more than $200,000

Two charged after senior defrauded of more than $200,000

Following a joint RCMP investigation into a lottery scheme and money laundering in Southern Alberta, one man turns himself in and another man is arrested while trying to fly out of the country.
Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

One large donair costume to go, please. The Alberta government is selling a donair costume as a part of its surplus auction.
Preliminary hearing held in 2022 death of lifelong Banff resident

Preliminary hearing held in 2022 death of lifelong Banff resident

A preliminary hearing for 23-year-old John-Christopher Arrizza charged with second-degree murder in the death of lifelong Banff resident Ethan Enns-Goneau was held in Canmore provincial court Monday (July 17).
One dead in single-vehicle rollover in Foothills County

One dead in single-vehicle rollover in Foothills County

Emergency crews responded to a fatal single-vehicle accident on Highway 549 south of Calgary Wednesday.
B.C.-wide Amber Alert issued for Surrey girl and boy

B.C.-wide Amber Alert issued for Surrey girl and boy

If you see them, do not approach and call 911.
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