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Smoke, wild weather poses challenge to air crews battling Jasper fire, says minister

Smoke, wild weather poses challenge to air crews battling Jasper fire, says minister

EDMONTON — Widespread smoke and less than ideal weather have made battling the Jasper wildfire more challenging for airborne firefighters, Alberta’s forestry minister said Wednesday.
Listeria contamination of plant milks happened in Pickering, Ont. facility, CFIA says

Listeria contamination of plant milks happened in Pickering, Ont. facility, CFIA says

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recent Listeria contamination of several plant-based milks occurred in a Pickering, Ont., factory.
Suncor tracking ahead of its production forecast at mid-point of year

Suncor tracking ahead of its production forecast at mid-point of year

CALGARY — Oil and gas production at Suncor Energy Inc. is tracking ahead of its forecast so far this year, though the company said Wednesday it is refraining from making changes to its full-year guidance.
Alberta's rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn

Alberta's rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn

CALGARY — Surging demand for rooftop solar in Alberta is sparking what advocates call a rise in shady sales tactics by those seeking to cash in on the boom.
Alberta Mounties searching for suspects in fatal shooting at rural intersection

Alberta Mounties searching for suspects in fatal shooting at rural intersection

STRATHMORE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP are looking for suspects who shot two people -- one fatally -- at a rural intersection east of Calgary, but investigators no longer believe they are in the area. RCMP Staff Sgt.
Traveller describes pouring water, falling ceiling tile at storm-hit Calgary airport

Traveller describes pouring water, falling ceiling tile at storm-hit Calgary airport

CALGARY — The rat-a-tat of hail was echoing through the terminal as Quinn White made her way to a gate at the Calgary International Airport on Monday evening. As she rounded a corner, there was a more disconcerting sound: running water.
Crews make progress in Jasper National Park but firefighting to continue into fall

Crews make progress in Jasper National Park but firefighting to continue into fall

EDMONTON — Officials from Parks Canada say crews are making good progress on tackling the wildfire in Jasper National Park but expect some firefighting to continue into the fall.
Suncor Energy earns $1.57 billion in second quarter

Suncor Energy earns $1.57 billion in second quarter

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $1.57 billion in its second quarter, down from $1.88 billion in the second quarter of 2023. The Calgary-based oil giant says on an adjusted basis, it earned $1.63 billion, up from $1.
Saskatchewan latest province to restrict cellphone use in school classrooms

Saskatchewan latest province to restrict cellphone use in school classrooms

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is following the lead of other provinces in announcing that students won't be allowed to use cellphones in class in the upcoming school year, a move critics call a distraction from more pressing issues like fundin
Young boy dead in northern Alberta after drowning while kayaking with father: RCMP

Young boy dead in northern Alberta after drowning while kayaking with father: RCMP

EDMONTON — Police in northern Alberta say a young boy has drowned while kayaking with his father. Slave Lake RCMP say the pair failed to return from their boating trip as scheduled Saturday evening.
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