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S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by financials Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by financials Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

“One of the main reasons you've seen weakness in equity markets month to date has been the fact that you've seen a significant rise in bond yields.”
Wildlife experts provide advice after Cougar sighted in Cochrane

Wildlife experts provide advice after Cougar sighted in Cochrane

Wildlife experts often tell hikers that if they’ve spent any significant time on trails in the Bow Valley, they’ve likely been within about 10 metres of a cougar and never knew it.
Airdrie Fire Chief concerned proposed change to Alberta Traffic Safety Act could have deadly consequences

Airdrie Fire Chief concerned proposed change to Alberta Traffic Safety Act could have deadly consequences

Pirie said these proposed changes to speed requirements while passing the scene of an accident were, at minimum, shortsighted, and in broader application, perhaps evens deadly.
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The emergency centre says three of four property owners in the City of Kelowna have already been contacted to confirm "significant" structural damage, along with the owners of three properties in the District of Lake Country.
UPDATE: Mall shooting a targeted event, groups exchanged gunfire

UPDATE: Mall shooting a targeted event, groups exchanged gunfire

"Who those groups are and their motivations behind the shooting are still not clear. However, we do not believe there's any risk to the community at this time," said Edmonton Police Service (EPS) acting chief Darren Derko. 
St. Albert vandalism leaves resident "upset and confused"

St. Albert vandalism leaves resident "upset and confused"

“St. Albert RCMP is requesting assistance from the public in checking surveillance cameras for suspicious vehicles or activity in these areas.”
Lac La Biche firefighters head north to help fight wildfires

Lac La Biche firefighters head north to help fight wildfires

Three firefighters from Lac La Biche County are in the Northwest Territories fighting wildfires that have caused mass evacuations.
WPCA Chuckwagon World Finals returning to Century Downs

WPCA Chuckwagon World Finals returning to Century Downs

Century Downs Casino, north of Calgary, will be hosting the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) finals Aug. 23 -27.
Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

B.C. Premier David Eby says he feels Meta is holding British Columbians at ransom by withholding news on Facebook and Instagram.
Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

A collision reconstructionist was brought in to help determine the cause of a fatal collision Aug. 18 on a Northern Alberta highway.
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