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Scott McKay's paragliding tips and tricks for adventurists far and wide

Scott McKay's paragliding tips and tricks for adventurists far and wide

“There's a tight knit group of folks who fly that meet up, whether it be West of [Canmore], Cochrane, or B.C., and there's something so special about hiking and launching off a peak above the town you live in and sharing that experience with other flyers,” said McKay.
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.
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.
Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

In the midst of peak wildfire season in Alberta, Health Canada is reminding Albertan residents about the risks of fire, smoke, and extreme heat exposure.
"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
Alberta woman given 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Alberta woman given 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Court heard that a 40-year old Northern Alberta woman got into an argument with a 17-year-old and used a wooden stick to hit her
Alberta swimmer aiming for Olympic gold today in 200m individual medley

Alberta swimmer aiming for Olympic gold today in 200m individual medley

Okotoks' Finlay Knox will swim for Olympic gold in his signature event, the 200m individual medley, today in Paris. 
Suspect evades Lac La Biche police, stolen property recovered

Suspect evades Lac La Biche police, stolen property recovered

RCMP say approximately $250,000 in suspected stolen property was found at Beaver Lake site
Annual meditation event where tent collapsed draws hundreds from 'across the world'

Annual meditation event where tent collapsed draws hundreds from 'across the world'

Eleven day meditation event at the Weslock Meditation Center near Busby, was set to begin Aug. 1.
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