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Death of skier who fell into snow in Banff, Alta., raises a danger of snow sports

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The death of a 47-year-old Toronto skier this past Saturday afternoon at a Banff ski resort …

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‘Special to the world’: Supporters petition to save Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur

A plan to send Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared. The town of 8,400 northeast of Calgary bills itself as the Dinosaur Capital of the World. Home to the famed Royal …

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As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing

A glittering orange cat, a glaring pumpkin and bright yellow flowers sit on the pavement next to Sviatoslav Rud’s camper.  The Ukrainian says his wife is trying to make their temporary home cheery and seasonal. The trailer sits on the street in front of their rental property, mere meters from …

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Leduc, Alta. dog attacks causing concern amongst community – Edmonton

A group of dogs in Leduc, Alta., that have been responsible for several attacks recently are causing concern amongst the community. One of the attack victims was seven-year-old Hudson, who was playing in his front yard in Bridgeport Tuesday when three large dogs ran toward him. One bit him and …

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Police identify remains in Okotoks, Alta. homicide investigation – Calgary

Police continue to investigate a homicide after finding human remains near Highway 552 and intersection 128 Street East near Okotoks, Alta. on Thursday. The body was identified as 37-year-old Calgary resident Tara Miller, also known as Tara Mbugua. Police are looking for any information about suspicious sightings in the area …

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International balloon festival returns to High River, Alta.

The windswept prairie east of the Rocky Mountains seems an unlikely spot for a hot-air balloon festival, but the town of High River, Alta., is celebrating the event’s 10th year. More than 20 brightly coloured balloons — including a pink elephant, a black and yellow bee and the purple and …

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Food spoilage, frustration as Jasper, Alta., residents grapple with continued power outages

Joanna Vlahos has worked in Jasper National Park’s L&W restaurant since she was young, her daily routine of cleaning and preparing going nearly uninterrupted for decades. But with the power going in and out for nearly a week, Vlahos has struggled to keep food prepared for the Jasper, Alta., restaurant. “You …

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Power being restored to Jasper, Alta., as weather offers respite in wildfire battle

Officials continue work to restore power to many residents and businesses in Jasper, Alta., as a wildfire continues to burn just north of the town. The wildfire on Chetamon Mountain in Jasper National Park is now estimated to cover an area of 6,150 hectares, Parks Canada said Tuesday morning.  The fire, which …

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