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Bow Valley High School alumna named finalist for engineering technology award

Bow Valley High School alumna named finalist for engineering technology award

Glass and roads don’t normally go together in a good way, but a Cochrane engineering technologist has found a way they might be mixed together beneficially, and has been recognized for her innovative approach.
2035 or 2050? A realistic clean electricity goal for Alta. could fall between the two

2035 or 2050? A realistic clean electricity goal for Alta. could fall between the two

Alberta has instead stated it will aim to meet a 2050 time frame, which it says is realistic given the province has limited access to hydroelectric power and currently depends heavily on natural gas for electricity generation. 
'Astronomical costs': N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis

'Astronomical costs': N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis

There were 237 active fires menacing the region. More than two-thirds of the 45,000-plus residents who call the N.W.T. home are living in evacuation centres and hotels as far as Calgary and Winnipeg.
Musila first-degree murder sentencing scheduled for fall

Musila first-degree murder sentencing scheduled for fall

In July,  Musila was granted an application to postpone her sentencing, after she hired her seventh lawyer in the case.
Fire evacuation defiance threatening fight and must end, B.C. minister says

Fire evacuation defiance threatening fight and must end, B.C. minister says

“Evacuation orders must be followed. They are not suggestions, they are the law."
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Here are the latest developments on the B.C. wildfires (all times are PT).
S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb higher

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb higher

Bond yields moved lower Wednesday, easing pressure on equities after a string of increases recently sent the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007. 
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms

Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms

The directive would only apply to public elementary and high schools and would still allow teachers to use mobile phones for lessons. 
WATCH: Fire tornado captured sweeping across B.C. lake

WATCH: Fire tornado captured sweeping across B.C. lake

The BC Wildfire Service published a video of a fire tornado spotted last week north of Pemberton, B.C., at the Downton Lake wildfire.
With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

It’s not difficult to prepare brown-bag meals that parents can appreciate too.
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