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Okotoks council approves funding for indoor pickleball

Okotoks council approves funding for indoor pickleball

Four indoor pickleball courts will be established at the Foothills Centennial Centre this summer.
Some federal parties resisting foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh

Some federal parties resisting foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh

OTTAWA — New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party faces resistance to including countries other than China in the terms of reference for a public inquiry on foreign interference.
Banff, Canmore, Jasper to form Yellowhead federal riding

Banff, Canmore, Jasper to form Yellowhead federal riding

“I think putting the mountain towns together – particularly the two that are in national parks and the one that is adjacent – there’s a chance for those combined voices to have more impact with respect to representation and accountability.”
Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

"This is just how fast the energy transition is moving. And because Alberta has been open to it, it's almost gone faster than anybody could have expected."
Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

The BC Wildfire Service says its crews stayed on the fire lines overnight, structure protection teams were "fully engaged," and no buildings had been lost at last report.
Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

It's being described as "the most amazing story."
Innisfail morning fire ravages downtown historical building (4 photos)

Innisfail morning fire ravages downtown historical building (4 photos)

Residents from four second-floor suites evacuated Innisfail building safely; roof collapses on firefighters during attack on fire but no injuries
New fuel cache in Athabasca “opens up” the north to STARS

New fuel cache in Athabasca “opens up” the north to STARS

STARS says a small building in Athabasca will help save lives by allowing STARS to fuel up while picking up patients north of Edmonton.
American and Airdrie resident charged with alleged Didsbury child luring

American and Airdrie resident charged with alleged Didsbury child luring

Didsbury incident "is a serious reminder for parents or guardians to monitor social media access of their children, and to have those serious conversations about being safe while utilizing social media,” say RCMP
Warmer and drier than normal conditions forecast for August

Warmer and drier than normal conditions forecast for August

“We're going to see a bit more rainfall activity here for the rest of the week, especially in central Alberta, but as a whole, based on the long-range models, it looks like August is going to be above normal with drier than normal conditions,” said Justin Shelley a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada
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