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N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns

N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns

The territory operates by a consensus system without political parties, in which elected members choose the premier from among themselves. 
GALLERY: Boots, broncs and bulls kick up dust at Okotoks Pro Rodeo

GALLERY: Boots, broncs and bulls kick up dust at Okotoks Pro Rodeo

The Okotoks Pro Rodeo filled the stands at the Millarville Racetrack last weekend.
Teachers turn to AI to make workload more manageable, chart lesson plans

Teachers turn to AI to make workload more manageable, chart lesson plans

Jessica Reid has thought about quitting the career she'd dreamed of since childhood hundreds of times.
Amateur genealogists pulling data from Alberta graves

Amateur genealogists pulling data from Alberta graves

The Alberta Family Histories Society is taking photographs and collecting data from the more than 3,000 graves, which will be uploaded to share with the curious from around the world.
Accountant turned livestock ultrasounder having fun in new career

Accountant turned livestock ultrasounder having fun in new career

Career change took accountant into livestock ultrasound field where he has more fun, he says.
Canada Post loses more than $250 million in second quarter

Canada Post loses more than $250 million in second quarter

OTTAWA — Canada Post continued to bleed cash last quarter, as losses ballooned by 59 per cent.
Airdrie Rural RCMP investigate multiple reports of farming equipment fraud

Airdrie Rural RCMP investigate multiple reports of farming equipment fraud

In the last five months, the Airdrie Rural RCMP has received multiple complaints of large-scale farm equipment fraud operations from victims throughout Canada.
West Kelowna, B.C., fire department returns to 'normal' operations: wildfire service

West Kelowna, B.C., fire department returns to 'normal' operations: wildfire service

An additional 1,800 people have been allowed to return home this weekend as evacuation orders in communities on both sides of Okanagan Lake are lifted.
Teen sustains major injuries following collision on Highway 660

Teen sustains major injuries following collision on Highway 660

Bonnyville RCMP briefs for Aug. 18 to 25
Okotoks septuagenarian repeats as double gold medallist

Okotoks septuagenarian repeats as double gold medallist

55-Plus Games: Local athletes help Zone 2 finish with highest medal standing
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