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$100,000 damage done by copper thieves to Central Alberta oilfield site

$100,000 damage done by copper thieves to Central Alberta oilfield site

Copper theft from an Alberta oil site caused major damage this weekend
After highway death of a beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons

After highway death of a beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons

Tragedy struck last month when Nakoda's two cubs were struck and killed by a vehicle, followed by their mother, killed in a second collision about 12 hours later.
Grizzly bluff charge closes lake in Kananaskis Country

Grizzly bluff charge closes lake in Kananaskis Country

A bluff charge from a grizzly bear has closed Sparrow’s Egg Lake in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Kananaskis.
Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll

Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll

A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests.
Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Canadian Forces and flags still elicit pride, but economy sees major drop
Crime situation a continuing problem downtown Lethbridge

Crime situation a continuing problem downtown Lethbridge

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a three-part series. As more officers are hired by the Lethbridge Police Service, some residents still feel as though not enough is being done to solve the problems downtown.
Alberta couple gifted new puppy after losing pet in dog attack

Alberta couple gifted new puppy after losing pet in dog attack

Compassion for dog killed in attack brings out the community's overwhelming support and kindness, including the gift a new puppy
Saskatchewan's minimum wage will match Alberta's this fall

Saskatchewan's minimum wage will match Alberta's this fall

The Government of Saskatchewan announced on July 2 that the provincial minimum wage rate will increase from $14 to $15 per hour effective Oct. 1
Photo challenge taking submissions of Canadians favorite lakes

Photo challenge taking submissions of Canadians favorite lakes

Who doesn't love a lake? Who doesn't have a phone with a camera? Now, combine those two and practically everybody can enter Living Lakes Canada's Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. Deadline is July 31.
Air Quality Advisory issued for Athabasca region and surrounding areas

Air Quality Advisory issued for Athabasca region and surrounding areas

Heat, smoke warnings issued for Barrhead, Athabasca and Westlock July 6.
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