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Cause of deadly chopper crash remains unclear

A forensic examination of a helicopter which crashed north of Fort McMurray, killing two and injuring a third, is now complete.

The Aurora aircraft went down roughly 128 kilometres outside city limits on May 29th.

Pilot, Bryce Campbell, of Golden BC and Wildlife ...

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22 people remain stranded in the Richardson back country

Over 20 people remain stranded in the Richardson back country.

The Firebag bridge washed out cutting off access to those north of the river on Saturday evening.

Crews worked to put a temporary link constructed out of power poles was put ...

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Green groups and landowners host forums on pipeline safety

In light of recent pipeline spills, Green groups and landowners are opening up the conversation of pipeline safety.

The After Surface Rights Group, Greenpeace, The Council of Canadians and the Sierra Club are hosting forums in rural communities to discuss pipeline ...

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First Nation Leader calls on politicians to take part in oil sands walk

An Alberta First Nation Leader is calling on politicians to join over 400 residents in the Tar Sands Healing Walk.

Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Allan Adam has submitted a formal request to the Natural ...

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Wildfire hazard remains low in the Wood Buffalo region

Relentless rain which left the region ravaged by floods is not all bad news.

The unseasonably damp weather stifled the risk of wildfires in the region.

The hazard rating in Wood Buffalo is currently low with no trace of wildfires ablaze ...

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Edmonton Police issue Amber Alert for missing baby girl

An Amber Alert for a 9 month old baby girl allegedly abducted by her mother is being issued.

The child and her mother were last seen yesterday morning at a southwest Edmonton Home.

The baby girl is Chinese, dark hair with ...

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Heritage Park seeks assistance after flood ruins park

Heritage Park is drowning in repair costs after the historic site was submerged by flood waters last week.

There is no dollar estimate on the damage so far, but the park is looking to garner donations for clean-up.

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Alberta's police chiefs look for tougher speeding laws

Alberta police are proposing a new plan to deal with lead foots.

At their latest meeting, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police put forward a controversial policy to penalize speeders.

Officers are looking for the power to seize vehicles and suspend ...

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Amber Alert issued for a missing 9-month old baby girl

An Amber Alert for a 9 month old baby girl allegedly abducted by her mother is being issued.

The child and her mother were last seen yesterday morning at a southwest Edmonton Home.

The baby girl is Chinese, dark hair ...

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Fort McMurray General Discussion

Dermatologists in town?

Can anyone provide info for a good dermatologist in town?

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