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How Alberta’s electricity grid almost failed – twice

How Alberta’s electricity grid almost failed – twice

Report finds widespread problems such as inaccurate supply forecasts, significant power exports to other jurisdictions and multiple gas-fired power plants all being offline at the same time
Some Alberta farmers are harvesting the sun for fun and profit

Some Alberta farmers are harvesting the sun for fun and profit

On-farm solar pays the bills, says a Northern Alberta farmer.
Alberta man known as Mr. Lego to star in TV competition

Alberta man known as Mr. Lego to star in TV competition

Kyle Hughes (Mr. Lego) to compete in LEGO competition on the television show, Brickmasters, with filming in August
Edmonton man's body recovered from Moose Lake after falling from sea-doo

Edmonton man's body recovered from Moose Lake after falling from sea-doo

A two day search has recovered the body of a drowned Alberta man
Some people still in hospital after tent collapse north of Edmonton

Some people still in hospital after tent collapse north of Edmonton

Westlock Meditation Center’ 11-day event “on pause” while people still recovering from injuries
Senior charged with shooting teen back in court Aug. 26

Senior charged with shooting teen back in court Aug. 26

A man charged with shooting a 16-year-old who trespassed on his property will appear in St. Albert court on Aug. 26.
Divers join search for person presumed drowned on Northern Alberta lake

Divers join search for person presumed drowned on Northern Alberta lake

Search continues into second day for person reported missing on Moose Lake Aug. 4.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with bear in Kootenay National Park

Motorcyclist killed in crash with bear in Kootenay National Park

One passenger was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Wildfire in Kananaskis Country's Burstall Pass 'being held'

Wildfire in Kananaskis Country's Burstall Pass 'being held'

“The wildfire did not grow overnight, showing minimal fire behaviour. The crews are making progress with pumps and helicopter bucketing.”
Qualicum Beach, B.C. seniors killed in Highway 22 collision

Qualicum Beach, B.C. seniors killed in Highway 22 collision

Serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 22 at Range Road 303 north of Cremona results in death, injury
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