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Farmer reports hay bale theft from field south of Barrhead

Farmer reports hay bale theft from field south of Barrhead

Stan Dezaeyer estimates the value of bales stolen from his fields in August were worth under $5,000.
Watch: Drake gets in his feelings about Canada at Vancouver concert

Watch: Drake gets in his feelings about Canada at Vancouver concert

"You made me who I am," Drake told a Vancouver crowd, shouting out his Canadian roots during a sold-out concert.
Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

CALGARY — As crude oil prices hit a twelve-month high on Friday, Canadians planning to hit the road for the last long weekend of summer will pay more for gasoline than they did last Labour Day.
Two key fires in Okanagan, B.C., are under control, but winds pose challenge to north

Two key fires in Okanagan, B.C., are under control, but winds pose challenge to north

The 137-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire is still "actively burning" on its west and southwest flanks, the wildfire service said Friday.
Mama grizzly bear kills mountain goat, forces trail closure near Moraine Lake

Mama grizzly bear kills mountain goat, forces trail closure near Moraine Lake

“Parks Canada staff investigated and found female grizzly Bear 142 and her yearling cub had successfully predated the adult goat next to the main hiking trail."
Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

The data shows 2,729 properties were sold in the month, an increase of 27.9 per cent year-over-year, while inventory dropped to a record low of about half of what's historically been available in August.
Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Sixty-one year-old business owner is now a power lifting champion too.
Foothills County pulls the plug on sports rink solar panels

Foothills County pulls the plug on sports rink solar panels

Citing numerous issues with placing solar panels on the roof of the Scott Seaman Sports Rink, Foothills County council scrapped the project Aug 30.
Cold Lake man arrested in relation to drug trafficking investigation

Cold Lake man arrested in relation to drug trafficking investigation

Following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, a 38-year-old man from Cold Lake has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance as well as being in possession of a stolen truck.
B.C. woman disappointed by 'slap on wrist' for Mountie who dragged her, stood on head

B.C. woman disappointed by 'slap on wrist' for Mountie who dragged her, stood on head

A British Columbia woman assaulted by a Kelowna Mountie during a wellness check more than three years ago says she's disappointed the officer received a conditional discharge and probation this week, calling the sentencing "a slap on the wrist.
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