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Athabasca firefighters working on extinguishing Canoe Lake fire

Athabasca firefighters working on extinguishing Canoe Lake fire

No homes lost in 300-acre blaze south of the town of Athabasca.
PHOTOS: Reporter catches birds nesting this spring

PHOTOS: Reporter catches birds nesting this spring

Birds in Northern Alberta are building homes now for future babies
Man sought in Northern Alberta abduction in custody

Man sought in Northern Alberta abduction in custody

St. Paul RCMP have found Conrad Cardinal, who is wanted in an alleged abduction last week
Country deer, city deer - why are mule deer seen more in Alberta's towns?

Country deer, city deer - why are mule deer seen more in Alberta's towns?

Wildlife biologist Dr. Susan Lingle says mule and whitetail deer have differing anti-predator responses, which impacts where they live.
RCMP reports traffic disruptions along Highway 1 are cleared up

RCMP reports traffic disruptions along Highway 1 are cleared up

Cochrane RCMP reports that Highway 1, between Jumping Pound Road and Highway 22, is now clear with traffic flow returning to normal as of April 13.
Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Evictees show a lower level of trust in people and in turn have reported poorer mental health, according to Statistics Canada.
Alberta's population growth is breaking records, but signs of strain are showing

Alberta's population growth is breaking records, but signs of strain are showing

CALGARY — At Calgary's Centre for Newcomers, where Kelly Ernst is chief program officer, staff have been — in Ernst's words — "run off their feet.
No-stopping zone implemented in Banff to protect The Boss, Split Lip

No-stopping zone implemented in Banff to protect The Boss, Split Lip

“These are big males that are usually pretty elusive and secluded by themselves and really don’t like eyes upon them, but because the food rewards is so good they’re willing to tolerate it.”
Alberta Fish and Wildlife officer shares highlight cases in memoir

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officer shares highlight cases in memoir

During a 38-year career as a Fish and Wildlife officer, Jim Mitchell encountered grizzly bears, poachers and more.
Fleeing police in stolen car gets Alberta man nine months in jail

Fleeing police in stolen car gets Alberta man nine months in jail

Man fled RCMP, tried to break through fence after a lengthy police pursuit from Westlock to Barrhead
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