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COMMENTARY: Oil flowed while Jasper burned

COMMENTARY: Oil flowed while Jasper burned

The tearful performance of Premier Danielle Smith on the conflagration that engulfed Jasper seemed somewhat melodramatic, as oil continued to flow unimpeded through the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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Fire breaks out at Foothills landfill

Fire breaks out at Foothills landfill

Okotoks and Foothills County fire departments respond to landfill fire
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SPCA investigates abandoned Shiba Inus north of Calgary

SPCA investigates abandoned Shiba Inus north of Calgary

The Shiba Inu Society of Alberta (SISA) stated online on July 31 that they were following a suspected dumping case of several Shiba Inu in the Crossfield, Carstairs area.
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Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Sixteen teachers lost homes in Jasper are being uplifted by generosity Amazon supply drive to replenish their classrooms ahead of schools opening Sept. 17
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Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

The RCMP says a man has died in a plane crash in eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan boundary.
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RCMP use tear gas on man who used hockey stick as spear, threw feces at officers

RCMP use tear gas on man who used hockey stick as spear, threw feces at officers

Emergency Response Team called in after accused attempted to spear police officers with a sharpened hockey stick, threw human feces at them
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18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

Earlier this week, Mounties reported that a suspect had approached three random women from behind in public areas, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time.
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Volunteers helping Jasper residents recover items from fire-torched homes

Volunteers helping Jasper residents recover items from fire-torched homes

Volunteers sifting through ash, rubble of homes destroyed by wildfire to reunite families with cherished valuables.
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Jasper re-entry: Officials working on residential debris removal plan

Jasper re-entry: Officials working on residential debris removal plan

"The plan will ensure efficient and effective debris removal in residential areas, prioritizing the protection of people and the environment."
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Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Though Alberta doesn’t allow vacancy taxes similar to Vancouver or Toronto, the Municipal Government Act enables tax subclasses to be created and each taxed at different rates.
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