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Bail hearing for Okotoks shooting suspect delayed

Bail hearing for Okotoks shooting suspect delayed

Accused's request for new lawyer delays bail hearing that was scheduled for Aug. 1.
Kikino hoping to break record with world's largest Red River cart

Kikino hoping to break record with world's largest Red River cart

The cart, which is anticipated to be finished in time for the annual Silver Birch Rodeo and Celebration Days, resembles the type used by Metis people to migrate during the Canadian west.
Highway 2 lanes near Bowden fully reopened Friday morning after semi crash

Highway 2 lanes near Bowden fully reopened Friday morning after semi crash

Highway 2 lane closures forced motorists to take back roads from Innisfail
It's opening weekend at a High River drive-in theatre

It's opening weekend at a High River drive-in theatre

The High River Sunset Drive-In kicks off its season on Aug. 2 with a double bill of Mean Girls and Clueless.
Jasper wildfires grow 7,500 hectares as warm weather persists

Jasper wildfires grow 7,500 hectares as warm weather persists

Parks Canada said this growth was expected and primarily on the south end of the fire.
You can now ride e-bikes on Alberta Parks cycling trails

You can now ride e-bikes on Alberta Parks cycling trails

Alberta Parks changes regulations to allow pedal-assist e-bikes on designated cycling trails in provincial parks, provincial recreation areas and wildland provincial parks.
Jasper still not safe for evacuees to return, but bus tours on the way: officials

Jasper still not safe for evacuees to return, but bus tours on the way: officials

"Unfortunately, our main priority right now remains the fact that although fires are no longer present in the town, there's still fires around the town, and that's the number one priority."
Canada First Nations flag stolen from Lac La Biche business

Canada First Nations flag stolen from Lac La Biche business

The owners of a Lac La Biche-area restaurant were dismayed to find that a First Nations Canadian flag that had been flying outside their establishment for the past year was recently taken.
Poor berry crop may lead to more bear encounters in Banff, Kananaskis

Poor berry crop may lead to more bear encounters in Banff, Kananaskis

“Even if you’re yelling at the top of your lungs, they may not react because they’re so focused on eating, and because the berry crop is poor, it’s going to put a little bit more stress on the bears so they might act a little bit more protective of the limited food source.”
"Deep sorrow" over fatal tent collapse at retreat: Westlock County

"Deep sorrow" over fatal tent collapse at retreat: Westlock County

Tent collapse Wednesday afternoon has taken one life and injured dozens of others
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