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Wildfires in Strathcona County and Spruce Grove
The high winds and warm temperatures which caused Edmonton to impose a fire ban on Tuesday afternoon are keeping firefighters busy outside of the city.
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Historic church renovation reaches new heights
The $500,000 historic restoration of Morinville, Alberta's St. Jean Baptiste Church will require about 30,000 pounds of scaffolding that will rise 100 feet into the air.
Dog bite reports spike fourfold
The bulk of reported dog bites in Calgary last year came from bigger and medium-sized breeds such as the pit bull.
Back-to-back sellout days at the rodeo
By Kevin Diakiw - Surrey North Delta Leader Published: May 21, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: May 21, 2013 3:26 PM Despite some foul weather on Friday, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair managed to see sellout crowds for the next two days.
Rock slide closes Spray Lakes Road near Canmore
A rock slide closed Highway 742, also known as Spray Lakes Road, near Canmore. A rock weighing several tonnes slid down the scree slope and ended up on the highway.
Federal Court dismisses union challenge against B.C. foreign workers
Two unions may have lost a Federal Court battle disputing a mining company's plan to bring in 201 temporary foreign workers from China, but they're celebrating the spotlight they've shone on the problems associated with the employment program.
Unlicensed girl, 15, charged after car clocked at 187km/h near Calgary
A 15-year-old driver without a licence allegedly tried switching seats with her passenger after being pulled over on Highway 2 north of Calgary after her car was clocked at 187 km/h, say RCMP.
'The Ring' producer brings ghost story TV show straight to iPhone
The connectivity of smartphones is providing inventive ways for horror film producers to scare the hell out of their fans.
Guard unit joins Canada training - Tue, 21 May 2013 PST
Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The first of two convoys from the Washington National Guard's Spokane-based 1041st Transportation Company rolled into Canada over the weekend for an international training exercise designed to help improve overall North American military readiness.
Leapfrogging development not likely, say Calgary's neighbours
"I've seen Calgary looking to mitigate its sprawl. As part of the Calgary Regional Partnership, we're committed to doing the same," says Chestermere Mayor Patricia Matthews.
Authorities keep watch on off-roaders from the air
From the bird's-eye view of a helicopter hovering above the wilderness, officials are keeping a close watch on off-road riders.
10 years since mad cow linked to Saskatchewan farm
Cows are shown on a farmer's field in High River, Alta., on May 22, 2003, two days after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Alberta government announced a cow from a herd in northwestern Alberta was infected with BSE, the first case of mad cow disease reported in Canada in a decade.
Dirt biker killed in crash at northern Alberta campground
Lac La Biche RCMP said the incident occurred north of Plamondon in the early morning hours.
Authorities face questions over handling of BSE threat
Veterinarian Stephanie Czub, seen with cattle at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency laboratory near Lethbridge, discovered a case of BSE from her Winnipeg lab in 2003.
Abortion debate looms for Prime Minister Stephen Harper
As he grapples with a growing scandal over Senate expenses, Prime Minister Stephen Harper faces another potential flashpoint as the House of Commons resumes sitting: The political debate over abortion is far from over.
Pteragen Canada Inc. obtains regulatory approval for its 120 MW Peace ...
Inc., announced that it has received final regulatory approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission to proceed with construction on its 120 MW Peace Butte Wind Power Project.
Calgary program aims to get more people into the trades
New Canadians and Aboriginals are launching careers in trades, with help from a training program by Momentum in Calgary, Alberta.
Police nab Calgary motorcyclist at 180 km/h
RCMP in Airdrie arrested two men for speeding Saturday on Highway 2 near Crossfield, where one of the men was travelling at 180 km/h. An officer spotted two sport motorcycles travelling together at about 140 km/h in a posted 110 km/h zone.
Brandt's own brand of country music
Sure, there's a division between church and state, and prayers are no longer said in schools - but Paul Brandt wants to know who took the gospel out of country? Sure, there's a division between church and state, and prayers are no longer said in schools - but Paul Brandt wants to know who took the gospel out of country? There was a time when ... (more)
Alberta political leaders react to surprise B.C. election result
The heads of Alberta's ruling Tory party and opposition parties weighed in on British Columbia's election results, offering kudos to the re-elected Liberals and opening the door for renewed talks on proposed pipeline projects.