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B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building in Venables Valley, B.C., may no longer exist when they return after being evacuated due to an encroaching wildfire.
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Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m.
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'A revolution': Crown says accused in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial prepared for war

'A revolution': Crown says accused in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial prepared for war

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — In a heated courtroom exchange, a man accused of conspiring to murder police at the 2022 Coutts, Alta., blockade rejected accusations he and others brought weapons and body armour to the barricade to start a war.
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Hamilton's Alena Sharp still on point after 20 Years at CPKC Canadian Open

Hamilton's Alena Sharp still on point after 20 Years at CPKC Canadian Open

CALGARY — Alena Sharp finds it hard to believe she first competed at the Canadian women’s golf championship two decades ago. Despite missing the cut at the 2004 Legends on the Niagara course in Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Stan Bowman made a promise upon his NHL return.
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Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as GM, VP of hockey operations

Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as GM, VP of hockey operations

EDMONTON — Stan Bowman made a promise upon his NHL return. "These things will never happen on my watch again," the Edmonton Oilers new general manager and vice-president of hockey operations said Wednesday.
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WestJet partners with Telus to give rewards members free satellite internet service

WestJet partners with Telus to give rewards members free satellite internet service

CALGARY — WestJet and Telus Corp. are partnering up to provide free internet service aboard flights for members of the airline's loyalty program starting this December.
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Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid

Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid

EDMONTON — Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they needed a place to stay.
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Calgary loosening outdoor water restrictions as extreme heat continues

Calgary loosening outdoor water restrictions as extreme heat continues

EDMONTON — Calgary residents can now turn on their sprinklers for longer as the city swelters under an extreme heat warning.
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'Looked awesome': Accused in murder-conspiracy trial says unaware gun prohibited

'Looked awesome': Accused in murder-conspiracy trial says unaware gun prohibited

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men charged with conspiring to murder RCMP officers at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade two years ago testified Tuesday he wasn't aware that the custom-made rifle he had purchased was a prohibited weapon.
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