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'Crushing consequences': experts see growing risk as wildfires crash into communities

'Crushing consequences': experts see growing risk as wildfires crash into communities

The fire department in Slave Lake, Alta., had a long-standing plan for tackling wildfire encroaching on the community, but in May 2011, flames from a nearby forest blew over suppression efforts and destroyed several hundred homes and other buildings.
Freeland says Liberal government respects Alberta electing Danielle Smith as premier

Freeland says Liberal government respects Alberta electing Danielle Smith as premier

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government respects the choice Albertans have made at the ballot box, as they now face another four years of working with a premier who has been more foe than friend.
Quebec toddler dies after falling into grain mixer in farm accident

Quebec toddler dies after falling into grain mixer in farm accident

SAINT-LIN-LAURENTIDES, Que. — Quebec provincial police say a two-year-old girl has died after falling into a grain mixer on a farm north of Montreal.
EU official says Twitter abandons bloc's voluntary pact against disinformation

EU official says Twitter abandons bloc's voluntary pact against disinformation

LONDON (AP) — Twitter has dropped out of a voluntary European Union agreement to combat online disinformation, a top EU official said Friday.
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

EDMONTON — Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.
Why do Kosovo-Serbia tensions persist?

Why do Kosovo-Serbia tensions persist?

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared anew this weekend after Kosovo’s police raided Serb-dominated areas in the region’s north and seized local municipality buildings.
N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier called for calm on Saturday as the province undertakes a contentious review of a policy on sexual orientation in schools.
'Serve all Albertans': Smith says UCP majority government to focus on economy

'Serve all Albertans': Smith says UCP majority government to focus on economy

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s time to put personal and political attacks in the “rear-view mirror” and focus on the province’s economy. Smith’s United Conservative Party won a majority government in Monday’s provincial election.
'The house can be rebuilt.' Toll taken by Halifax wildfire hits home for residents

'The house can be rebuilt.' Toll taken by Halifax wildfire hits home for residents

HALIFAX — As firefighters spent a second day battling a wildfire in suburban Halifax, some residents from evacuated subdivisions received the grim news that their homes were among those destroyed by the wind-driven flames.
Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party on Monday to a majority win in Alberta's provincial election.
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