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• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  58 mins
• Elections Alberta releases official results from 2023 provincial election

  Alberta’s 2023 official election results have been released and two seats were determined by 100 or less votes. This election saw a record-breaking number of advanced voters.

  Politics

  1 hour
• Smith plays down prospect of advisory council of defeated candidates

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is playing down an earlier pledge to create a council of defeated Edmonton candidates to advise her.

  Canada

  2 hours
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• Calgary worker buried in collapsed trench during Charleswood sewer repair

  Efforts are underway to recover a worker following a workplace accident in a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Cougar sighting in southern Alberta town of Magrath triggers emergency alert

  An emergency alert was issued for residents of Magrath on Thursday morning after a cougar was spotted within the southern Alberta town's trail system.

  Canada

  3 hours
• Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear unvaccinated Alberta woman’s case for organ donation

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Stretch of Calgary’s 17 Avenue to close for the weekend

  The City of Calgary is closing 17 Avenue S.W. between Second and Fourth Streets to repair sanitary services starting at 9 a.m.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Calgary Transit unveils updated strategy, aiming for more frequent service

  Calgary's Infrastructure and Planning Committee unanimously endorsed the updated 'RouteAhead' plan Wednesday, which will now go to city council for a final approval.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert

  Environment Canada issued heat warnings for a large swath of the province, from south of Calgary to north of Peace River.

  Weather

  Jun 7
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• Community backlash pushes Calgary council on housing affordability

  On Tuesday, Calgary council voted 7-8 to end the housing and affordability task force's work without moving forward with any of the recommendations. They recanted Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• Calgary city council reverses housing affordability decision

  After some overnight consideration, Calgary city council revisited its decision about the housing and affordability task force recommendations.

  Consumer

  Jun 7
• Lawyer tells Alberta’s highest court that review board decision biased in de Grood case

  The lawyer representing Matthew de Grood argued the review board's decision was biased, citing what she described as political interference from Alberta's former justice minister.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Danielle Smith facing challenges, smaller roster as she prepares to name new cabinet

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to name her new cabinet Friday, with a lot of jobs to fill, fewer people to fill them and a conspicuous urban-rural divide to bridge.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• Bail hearing for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting 5 women to continue later in June

  Richard Mantha, 59, was charged with kidnapping, sexual assault and several other crimes after police searched a property east of Calgary near Chestermere in April.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Family of murdered Alberta toddler, mother urges federal politicians to pass Noah’s Law

  A private member's bill that proposes changes to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act has been introduced in Parliament.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Calgary to transform Olympic Plaza by bundling area revitalization projects together

  The decision by Calgary city council includes diverting $12 million in funding to the Glenbow Reimagined project, a separate project which is experiencing cost overruns.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• Rolled over semi-truck on Highway 2 causes delays: High River

  High River RCMP responded to an accident on Highway 2 and 594 avenue involving a rolled-over semi-truck on Wednesday morning. There is no reported injuries.

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• ‘Child Psych’ app designed to provide parenting tips for a happy childhood

  Child Psych is an app that was created to help parents nurture their child’s development and learn how to navigate the challenges associated with parenting.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• Calgary Stampeders’ starting quarterback, Maier, all set for season opener

  The football is now Jake Maier's when the Calgary Stampeders' offence takes the field. Maier took over as Calgary's starter midway through last season.

  Sports

  Jun 7
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• Person airlifted to hospital after single-vehicle collision on Highway 2: Calgary

  A single vehicle crash occurred southbound on Highway 2 early Wednesday and traffic has been reduced to single lane. Detours are being made at Dunbow Road south.

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• Scientist accused of developing Syria’s chemical weapons program traced to Edmonton

  Ahmed Haytham Alyafi was an 'indispensable' part of Syria's chemical weapons program, according to de-classified documents. He lived in Edmonton, immigration records show.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Calgary teen found safe after reported missing from Brentwood: police

  Calgary police said the teenager was found late Tuesday after being reported missing on May 30.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• New Calgary presentation ‘extremely important’ effort to highlight historical racism

  The historical village is bringing visitors a new take on history at the Chinese laundry building.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Calgary city council rejects housing affordability plan

  In a 7-8 vote, council ended the housing and affordability task force’s work without moving forward on any of their recommendations.

  Canada

  Jun 6