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Tanker rollover closes Highway 2 north of Innisfail Friday afternoon

Tanker rollover closes Highway 2 north of Innisfail Friday afternoon

4:30 p.m. advisory tells travellers to find an alternate route as police attend to a three-vehicle collision that resulted in minor injuries
Alberta government asks Town of Hinton to increase wildfire mitigation work

Alberta government asks Town of Hinton to increase wildfire mitigation work

Surrounded by coniferous trees, Hinton is situated in a wildfire-prone region that has seen multiple blazes over the past few years, including the Jasper wildfire and the 2023 fire that forced Edson to evacuate.
A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

The continuing threat of a trade war has Canadian politicians and business leaders looking for ways to shore up our economy in the face of potential disruptions.
GoFundMe hopes to raise $10,000 for Southern Alberta family who lost everything in house fire

GoFundMe hopes to raise $10,000 for Southern Alberta family who lost everything in house fire

"Their home and belongings were completely destroyed, and they are now left to face the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding their lives from the ground up," says GoFundMe organizer.
Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada is investing $72 million on a novel satellite constellation that will monitor active forest fires across the country.
Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada

Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, and the U.S. president's desire to annex this country is related to its supply of critical minerals.
Southern Alberta MLA ends coffee sessions over coal mine protesters

Southern Alberta MLA ends coffee sessions over coal mine protesters

Chelsae Petrovic is ending "coffee with the MLA" after dozens of people turned up to protest coal mining
Calgary's professional soccer team earns historic win over Mexico in Concacaf Cup

Calgary's professional soccer team earns historic win over Mexico in Concacaf Cup

The Canadian Premier League side earned a 2-1 comeback victory over Pumas UNAM Thursday night at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C. in the first of the two leg opening round fixture in the southern Alberta’s first competitive match against a Liga MX side.
Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

A security expert says those who remember how tight the security was when world leaders gathered in the Alberta backcountry two decades ago better buckle up this June when U.S. President Donald Trump comes to call.
Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Parks Canada is procuring 320 housing units set to begin arriving next week, with initial occupancy expected by the end of the month.
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