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Veteran train engineer warned of Field train derailments

Veteran train engineer warned of Field train derailments

”I am traumatized by all of this but committed to do all I can do to change it. I count myself lucky to have survived to tell this story.”
Idea of tax rebate for volunteer firefighters being entertained in the Lakeland

Idea of tax rebate for volunteer firefighters being entertained in the Lakeland

Coaldale is the first municipality in Alberta to introduce tax rebates for volunteer firefighters. In St. Paul, the fire chief says incentivizing volunteer firefighters with tax rebates may be needed.
Record-breaking temperatures destroy Banff, Lake Louise ice sculptures

Record-breaking temperatures destroy Banff, Lake Louise ice sculptures

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism is removing ice sculptures that were recently carved for the Ice Magic festival in Lake Louise that have melted "beyond repair"
One dead in house fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

One dead in house fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

A person was found deceased following a fire in Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Wednesday.
Driver airlifted to hospital after Hwy. 2 crash north of Okotoks

Driver airlifted to hospital after Hwy. 2 crash north of Okotoks

44-year-old man transported to hospital via STARS air ambulance in life-threatening condition.
Man hospitalized after hiking incident in Lake Louise

Man hospitalized after hiking incident in Lake Louise

A man in his 50s involved in a hiking incident that required response from STARS is in hospital in stable condition.
Banff cancels Canada Day pyrotechnics display over fire safety concerns

Banff cancels Canada Day pyrotechnics display over fire safety concerns

“To have pyrotechnics done at that time of year is usually when we’re in a high fire season and there’s a a high possibility of having those cancelled anyway."
Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

The weather has been a major factor in Parks Canada's wildfire risk reduction work this winter.
Seven youths charged following attack, robbery at St. Albert McDonalds

Seven youths charged following attack, robbery at St. Albert McDonalds

St. Albert victim treated in hospital
Sundre resident suspected in 47-year-old historical homicide asks for jury trial

Sundre resident suspected in 47-year-old historical homicide asks for jury trial

Sundre resident. Ronald James Edwards, the suspected in a historical homicide that took place in 1976, will have his trial moved back to the Kings Court Bench in Calgary.
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