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COMMENTARY: Climate change is a health emergency

COMMENTARY: Climate change is a health emergency

As we cope with extreme heat waves and unpredictable wildfires this summer, it is hard to deny that climate change is a reality.
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Completion of wildlife overpass east of Canmore delayed – again

Completion of wildlife overpass east of Canmore delayed – again

Concrete finishing, work on steel arch structures, fencing, landscaping and line painting still on list of to-do's before wildlife overpass is complete.
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MD of Bighorn evacuation order, alert still in effect due to wildfire

MD of Bighorn evacuation order, alert still in effect due to wildfire

“Under an evacuation alert, residents should be prepared to evacuate on one hour notice.”
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Bow Valley residents opening homes to Jasper wildfire evacuees

Bow Valley residents opening homes to Jasper wildfire evacuees

“You’re seeing offers of people saying I've got a bed, I’ve got a backyard, I’ve got a parking for a camper – everything is being offered up.”
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MD of Bighorn declares state of local emergency due to wildfire

MD of Bighorn declares state of local emergency due to wildfire

State of emergency declared in case more evacuations are required.
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Evacuation ordered for wildfire in MD of Bighorn near Water Valley

Evacuation ordered for wildfire in MD of Bighorn near Water Valley

"There is an out-of-control wildfire approximately 25 kilometres west of Water Valley. All persons in the area closure need to evacuate immediately."
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UPDATE: Fire hazard extreme in Bow Valley, wildfire out-of-control near Water Valley in MD of Bighorn

UPDATE: Fire hazard extreme in Bow Valley, wildfire out-of-control near Water Valley in MD of Bighorn

“The few pockets of moisture we received over the past week are no longer contributing to any relief in the wildfire danger."
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LETTER: Grizzly hunt cause for concern in Bow Valley

LETTER: Grizzly hunt cause for concern in Bow Valley

LETTER: In regard to the reopening of the grizzly hunt, in a time when the planet is suffering more, and stressors are ever more present, our provincial government seems to be going the way of the luddites.
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Ball python spotted slithering around Bow Valley

Ball python spotted slithering around Bow Valley

“It’s just sad for the snake.”
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EDITORIAL: Education tax system needs tweaking for better process

EDITORIAL: Education tax system needs tweaking for better process

The province’s education tax is a necessary source of income for Alberta schools and students.
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