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Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle

Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle

Home to five oil refineries, Washington state sees millions of gallons of crude oil move by rail through the state each week, coming from North Dakota and Alberta, Canada, according to the state Department of Ecology.
Banff's elk numbers slightly down

Banff's elk numbers slightly down

“That predation could come from wolves, coyotes, cougars, and/or black and grizzly bears, but we see a lot of activity by the Bow Valley wolves around close to the townsite.”
Spider-Mable to the rescue!

Spider-Mable to the rescue!

Working tirelessly to raise some fallen spirits, Edmonton's favourite superhero paid a special visit to the Citadel on Monday to offer gifts (with the help of a special friend) and a message of love. The event also served to draw attention to a seniors advocacy fundraiser.
Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found

Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found

Tens of thousands of letters were written to government members and lawn signs saying "Defend Alberta Parks" began popping up in neighbourhoods around the province.
COLUMN: 2021 – a cautionary future

COLUMN: 2021 – a cautionary future

"The question for the American body politic and press is whether the country will start to breathe fresh air again in 2021, and whether President Biden will be successful in providing a nation-wide balm of Gilead’s potency."
Christmas comes early as Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Christmas comes early as Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

OTTAWA — Canadians received an early Christmas present on Wednesday as Health Canada declared a new COVID-19 vaccine from U.S.
Update: Missing teen found

Update: Missing teen found

RCMP have located Aldrich safely.
Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

The director of music at Trinity-St. Stephen's United Church in Amherst, N.S. said group song offers a connection that’s especially important in times of crisis.
Joyce's joy to the world, all in miniature

Joyce's joy to the world, all in miniature

Local woman's quaint Christmas village display is a life's labour of love.
Dealing with the holiday blues

Dealing with the holiday blues

Although the holidays are a time of joy and happiness for many, others struggle with mental health during the Christmas season.
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