Provincial News
Risk from wildfires outstripping ability to respond: Slave Lake report
EDMONTON — A report into last spring’s Slave Lake disaster says Alberta’s forest fires danger has grown to the point where it’s beginning to outstrip the province’s ability to respond to it. READ
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- Alberta lifts fire ban in forested areas; Rocky town lifts ban too
- Review worker’s death: NDP
- Redford off to China for energy forum
- Woman convicted of manslaughter in death of mother
- Municipality lifts state of emergency in fire area
- Civil rights violations, unlawful detention rampant at summit
- Couple’s accused killer has case put over; Peter Royal to represent him
- Premier Redford and 60 fellow Tories sworn in as MLAs at Alberta legislature
- RCMP ask people to leave homes due to wildfire near Forsythe Lake
- Left wings of two small planes touched before fatal crash: investigators
Local News
Rally demands harsher sentences for drunk driving causing death
People can no longer turn a blind eye, says Darren Keeler, the organizer of a Red Deer rally that will urge harsher sentences for fatal drunk driving. READ
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- Red Cross volunteer offers helping hand in times of need
- Local girl among 20 finalists in Gap’s Casting Call contest
- SPCA garage sale caters to bargain hunters, supporters alike
- Thousands attend opening day of Red Deer public market
- What makes a runner?
- Escapee to serve time in maximum security prison
- City to keep using Avitrol for pigeon control
- Fleig testifies he heard shots, denies pulling the trigger
- Former Red Deer man charged in 1998 sex assault
- ‘Anti-flocking agent’ used to control pigeons has controversial past
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Russia completes perfect run through Worlds
HELSINKI, Finland — What a performance. What a team. Russia steamrolled its way to gold at the IIHF World Hockey Championship on Sunday with an impressive 6-2 victory over Slovakia, completing a perfect run through a tournament where it was barely even threatened. READ
Morrow throws shut out, increases Jays win streak to four games
TORONTO -- Brandon Morrow got the shutout but the Toronto Blue Jays were quick to credit Jose Bautista with the assist. Morrow was brilliant in pitching his second three-hit shutout of the season in Toronto’s 2-0 interleague victory Saturday against the New York Mets. READ
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- Karate has benefits many can enjoy
- Rangers shut out Devils, take series lead
- Oil Kings start Memorial Cup with win
- The hit parade continues for Blue Jays
- Coaches working on strategies ahead of crucial game three
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Local News
- Fleig's rights violated, statement to police inadmissible: judge
- Chef, girlfriend died in trailer fire
- Wildfires sully air quality
- Red Deer police find stash of date rape drug
- How animals, birds cope when returned to the wild researched
Alberta News
- County loses fight to put power line underground
- Home for teens had no warning before worker killed
- Man who murdered girlfriend’s family abandons appeal
- Alberta orders sweeping fire ban
- More manpower being added to battle two wildfires in north-central Alberta
National News
- Canada to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2014: PM
- Student group vows to defy Quebec's new anti-protest law
- Prince Charles recalls military service, plays pickup street hockey game
- Ex-judge to hear G20 report police misconduct charges
- Quebec student bill ‘worst law’ since War Measures Act: law professor
Sports
- Canada starts well in volleyball World League play
- Oilers part ways with Renney
- Kings closing in on Stanley Cup
- Blue Jays use long ball to topple Yankees
- Oil Kings ready for Memorial Cup opener, taking on hosts
Lifestyle
- Gateway to overcoming paralysis
- Webcam offers an unforgettable glimpse inside the world of beavers
- LOOKBACK: Demand once high for Alberta bonds
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Savour the culture along Riviera Nayarit
- Doughnuts. . . just like Grandma Lobb used to make!
Business
- Canadians still making mistake of choosing financial planner based on blind trust
- Facebook stock closes lower on second day of trading after IPO
- China makes growth a priority amid weak industrial activity
- G8 favours growth over austerity
- Forest industry set for growth
