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Wildfire evacuation of Jasper townsite complete

Wildfire evacuation of Jasper townsite complete

The wildfire threatening Jasper from the south has now burned about 6,750 hectares, while the fire to the north is about 270 hectares in size.
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Charges laid after $80,000 worth of electronics stolen from Cold Lake Staples store

Charges laid after $80,000 worth of electronics stolen from Cold Lake Staples store

Charges have now been laid by Cold Lake RCMP, following a break and enter in April where about $80,000 worth of computers, tablets, mobile devices and other electronics were reportedly stolen.
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St. Albert mayor says community is shocked to its core by stabbing of teens

St. Albert mayor says community is shocked to its core by stabbing of teens

"I am utterly heartbroken at the incident that occurred on July 18 and the tragic loss of a 17-year-old teen within our community," said St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron.
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Neerlandia sitting volleyball player preparing for the Paris Paralympic Games

Neerlandia sitting volleyball player preparing for the Paris Paralympic Games

Heidi Peters set to go to her third Paralympic Games
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City of Cold Lake phones, facilities down following possible cyber attack

City of Cold Lake phones, facilities down following possible cyber attack

The City of Cold Lake is facing a cybersecurity incident that disrupted phones, payment systems, and emails across all city facilities.
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WATCH: Historic Northern Alberta hotel torn down after fire

WATCH: Historic Northern Alberta hotel torn down after fire

History lost - historic hotel in Athabasca demolished after fire
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RCMP seize cocaine, cash in Cold Lake

RCMP seize cocaine, cash in Cold Lake

Ontario man arrested in Northern Alberta after drug-trafficking investigation turns up cocaine and thousands in cash.
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RCMP going door-to-door to make sure all Jasper residents evacuated

RCMP going door-to-door to make sure all Jasper residents evacuated

At least 35 RCMP officers are on the ground to ensure safety and help with the evacuation process, while all seniors’ living facilities and patients at the Jasper hospital have been evacuated to Hinton.
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Backcountry campers evacuating due to Jasper wildfires

Backcountry campers evacuating due to Jasper wildfires

"We will work to ensure that those in the backcountry can leave, or are evacuated, safely."
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Alberta dog has been attacked by coyotes twice and lived

Alberta dog has been attacked by coyotes twice and lived

A 14-year-old dog living in Northern Alberta is healing after a second coyote attack
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