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Cochrane arborist wins prairie tree climbing competition

Cochrane arborist wins prairie tree climbing competition

When Stuart Witt was growing up near Stonehenge in England, his mother didn’t tell him to “get down out of that tree!” because his father had usually told him to go climb a tree in the first place.
S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

Markets saw some “pretty modest action” Thursday
BREAKING: Sinkhole forces closure of Trans-Canada Highway near Banff

BREAKING: Sinkhole forces closure of Trans-Canada Highway near Banff

Traffic is currently being diverted through town, which is expected to cause delays.
Critics call on province for improved classroom conditions in local education

Critics call on province for improved classroom conditions in local education

Horlacher, a father of a child with special needs, spoke about his motivations for joining the conference and advocating for positive change. He said his personal experience as a parent navigating the education system made him a strong advocate for change.
Smoky Lake police look for Jaws of Life thieves

Smoky Lake police look for Jaws of Life thieves

Break and enter at the Vilna Fire Hall losses estimated at $100,000
Car-free cycling experience reopens on Banff's Bow Valley Parkway

Car-free cycling experience reopens on Banff's Bow Valley Parkway

“Be mindful of other cyclists because there’s a variety of comfort and experience levels using that cycling offer."
Police raid rural property in Rocky View, arrest four

Police raid rural property in Rocky View, arrest four

Police have arrested and charged four individuals with possession of stolen property after a raid on a rural property in Rocky View County.
Alberta on track for surplus despite wildfires, lower oil prices, fiscal update shows

Alberta on track for surplus despite wildfires, lower oil prices, fiscal update shows

Wildfires have consumed nearly $1 billion so far this fiscal year. 
Ottawa investigating logging company over bridge in Alberta's Kananaskis Country

Ottawa investigating logging company over bridge in Alberta's Kananaskis Country

Federal officials are investigating a logging company for building a bridge over the Highwood River in Kananaskis Country without a permit over a river considered crucial habitat for threatened species.
Burlington, Ontario abuzz after 5 million bees fall off truck

Burlington, Ontario abuzz after 5 million bees fall off truck

Drivers in the Halton, Ontario area were advised to keep windows rolled up after 5 million bees were released when their crates fell of a truck.
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