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Suspected Fawcett shooter remains at large

Suspected Fawcett shooter remains at large

Justin Alexander McKinney, 30, is wanted by Westlock RCMP and faces charges of aggravated assault and careless use of a firearm
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.55 billion. Here's how hard it is to win

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.55 billion. Here's how hard it is to win

NEW YORK (AP) — After no big winner Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot in the U.S. climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion .
'Something's changed': Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say

'Something's changed': Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say

Earlier this summer, two Canadians walked into a party in rural Germany. "Canadians?" joked the host. "I thought you'd smell more like smoke." It's been that kind of season.
Cochrane Ecological Institute taking in orphaned moose calves, but still critical of Alberta government's approach

Cochrane Ecological Institute taking in orphaned moose calves, but still critical of Alberta government's approach

An Alberta wildlife rehabilitation group is continuing its work, which they’ve been internationally recognized for.
St. Albert senior represents Canada at sprint triathlon Worlds

St. Albert senior represents Canada at sprint triathlon Worlds

Few athletes can say they've competed on the world stage — and even fewer can say they did it in just their second time competing in their sport.
Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventing development of backup generation for renewable energy.
VIDEO and PHOTOS: Beaver Lake Cree Nation Competition Powwow returns after four years

VIDEO and PHOTOS: Beaver Lake Cree Nation Competition Powwow returns after four years

Shortened by an opening night thunder storm, the thunder of drums continued through the weekend at the Beaver Lake Competition Powwow
Sproat Lake voted best lake in B.C.

Sproat Lake voted best lake in B.C.

Sprawling fresh-water 37 square kilometre lake near Port Alberni was victorious over Shuswap Lake in final round of voting.
Family and friends rally to support Westlock County woman after devastating loss

Family and friends rally to support Westlock County woman after devastating loss

A Northern Alberta woman lost her husband to cancer and her home to a fire just weeks apart.
Fires on both sides of Adams Lake in B.C. prompt evacuation orders

Fires on both sides of Adams Lake in B.C. prompt evacuation orders

Wildfires on both sides of Adams Lake in the B.C. Interior have prompted evacuation orders as crews continue to battle the blazes over the long weekend.
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