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AlbertaAug 13, 2024

Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown. Corrie DiManno says the vote to reopen Banff Avenue year-round doesn't change the need for more public transportation into the popular tourist destination west of Calgary. The town has reported there were 1,328 votes cast against council's decision to have the pedestrian zone every year from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving long weekend. It says 1,194 residents voted in favour of the zone. DiManno says the pedestrian area cause
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FeaturedAug 12, 2024

Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today

Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today. Parks Canada says Unified Incident Command will hold a virtual media briefing this morning to provide information on the phased re-entry into the town of Jasper. On Saturday, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland said the date when people will be permitted back into the town would come Monday. Ireland said the dedicated work of the fire incident management team meant plans to re-enter the town safely were moving faster than ex
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CanadaAug 09, 2024

Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured

Calgary's mayor says the city is considering ways to strengthen a key water main for the long term, including replacing it altogether. Jyoti Gondek says in the spring the city could add a liner or a sleeve to the pipe to strengthen it, or dig alongside it and built an entirely new one. The pipe in northwest Calgary ruptured in early June, drenching a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway and nearby parkland. The break forced Calgarians to undertake a series of water conservation measures, from not watering lawns to taking shorter showers. The restrictions had been gradually easing when, earlier
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AlbertaAug 01, 2024

Alberta meditation centre tent collapses in high winds, killing 1 and injuring dozens

One person died and dozens were injured after a large tent collapsed at a Buddhist monastery northwest of Edmonton during powerful winds. RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said there were as many as 100 people in and around the tent at the Westlock Meditation Centre near Busby, Alta., on Wednesday afternoon. "Ultimately, we hope to determine exactly what circumstances may have led to this," he said Thursday. "We do know, though, that extreme winds were a major contributing factor." Savinkoff said one person died, several were seriously injured and there were about 50 minor injuries ranging from bumps a
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CanadaJul 26, 2024

Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park

Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity. The park says due to the rainfall, fire behaviour is likely to calm over the next 72 hours. While more rain is expected Friday, temperatures are supposed to return to the mid 20s by Saturday, which the park says will lead to an increase in fire activity. The townsite and park have been besieged by wildfires, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith estimating Thursday a t
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FeaturedJul 26, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to tour the resort town of Jasper to see firsthand the devastation caused by wildfires. Smith is also expected to give an update on firefighting efforts. Cool wet weather overnight has helped fire crews, but the weekend forecast is for the heat to return. Wildfires menacing the town flared up into towering walls of flame Wednesday night, breaching defences and destroying homes and businesses. Critical infrastructure, including schools and the hospital, remain intact. About 25,000 people had to flee Jasper National Park ahead of the fires Monday, including
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FeaturedJul 23, 2024

Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister. RCMP say a social media user on the platform X had allegedly posted threats in May to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Twenty-three-year-old Mason John Baker of Calgary has been charged with uttering threats. In a separate case, police say someone on YouTube allegedly posted threats in June to kill Trudeau along with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Sixty-seven-year-old Garry Belzevick of Edmonton is charged with
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BCJul 16, 2024

Alberta, B.C. toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers

The premiers of Alberta and B.C. are celebrating an agreement to again allow direct sales to consumers after a tiff over taxes. With the temporary deal, Albertans can order wine directly from more than 350 wineries in B.C. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it means the province's liquor wholesaler can collect consistent fees on all wine sold in the province, but details of how it will work are still being sorted. The agreement comes after Alberta threatened to stop stocking wine in retail stores from B.C. producers who were selling directly to Alberta customers. The Alberta government says a
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FeaturedJul 02, 2024

Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city is no longer asking residents to restrict their indoor water use stemming from a major water main break. Gondek says residents can resume the normal number of showers, toilet flushes and loads of laundry and dishes. But a mandatory ban on outdoor water use, such as lawn-watering, remains in effect. The city and surrounding municipalities have been under the water restrictions since a water main that supplies 60 per cent of the drinking water ruptured on June 5. Crews have been scrambling to repair the breach ever since, and that work was further complic

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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada wins bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup

Canada's women's team has won the bronze medal in the FIBA ​​3X3 Basketball World Cup. The Canadian team defeated Poland 21-9 in the bronze medal match at the World Cup played in Mongolia. Paige Crozon was a key contributor to the Canadian team's victory, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saicha Grant Allen scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the match. The 6th ranked Canadian team lost 15-21 to the Netherlands in the semi-final match yesterday. The Netherlands team managed to win the gold medal in this World Cup. Host Mongolia finished second in this tournament.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Income tax cut for middle class to take effect tomorrow: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that income tax cuts for the middle class will take effect tomorrow. The government has reduced the lowest personal income tax rate from 15 to 14 per cent. According to the Carney government's estimates, 22 million Canadians will benefit from this. PM Carney had promised this during the election campaign and said after the election that this cut would be implemented from Canada Day. This tax cut will apply to the two lowest tax brackets, the first whose taxable income in 2025 is up to $114,750 and the second whose income will be up to $57,375 in the
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BCJun 30, 2025

Attorney general’s statement on inquiry into event safety

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead and countless more injured and traumatized. “In the aftermath, British Columbians understandably raised questions about enhancing public safety so people can feel safe attending and celebrating community events of all sizes this summer. That is why Pr
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Canada: Sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record at national trials

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent has set a world record in the C-1 500-meter event. Katie Vincent set the world record during the National Trials in Montreal on Sunday. 29-year-old Olympic champion Katie Vincent set a new record by completing the event in 2 minutes 0.609 seconds. The previous world record was held by Alena Nazdarova of Belarus, who set the record at the World Championships in Hungary in 2019 with a time of 2 minutes 0.73 seconds. Quebec's Sophia Jensen, a World Cup silver medalist, took second place in yesterday's trials.
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CanadaJun 30, 2025

Man arrested in connection with slashing

A man has been arrested and White Rock RCMP are investigating after reports another man was stabbed. White Rock RCMP received 9-1-1 calls advising of a fight involving a knife in the 1100 block of Oxford Street on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle attempting to leave the scene and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. A man matching the suspect description was inside the vehicle and he was arrested and transported to White Rock RCMP cells. “We want to thank the 9-1-1 callers who gave timely information which enabled us to locate and arrest the susp