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Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Paramedics treated teen on Sunday while waiting for arrival of STARS air ambulance
City of Cold Lake discusses licensing agreements for environmental reserve lands

City of Cold Lake discusses licensing agreements for environmental reserve lands

The City of Cold Lake is moving forward with efforts to regulate the use of its Environmental Reserve (ER) lands, with administration seeking feedback from the Corporate Priorities Committee during its March 18 meeting on the proposed implementation of license agreements. 
Suspected vandalism leads to oil spill near Cold Lake

Suspected vandalism leads to oil spill near Cold Lake

A suspected act of vandalism has resulted in the release of 60,000 litres of crude oil from a Check Energy Ltd. well site, located 26 kilometres south of Cold Lake. 
Measles exposures at Two Hills and Vegreville emergency rooms

Measles exposures at Two Hills and Vegreville emergency rooms

There are two confirmed cases of measles in Two Hills according to Alberta Health Services.
Alberta woman convicted of nearly $500,000 in fraud sentenced to 2 years in prison, full restitution

Alberta woman convicted of nearly $500,000 in fraud sentenced to 2 years in prison, full restitution

Victim Larry Sundberg says siphoning over two years left him without a retirement
Polar plungers raise thousands for Helping Hand Fund

Polar plungers raise thousands for Helping Hand Fund

Just over $8,000 collected to help disadvantaged kids in the community have opportunities to play sports
Portage College partners with town of Fox Creek on project to explore using fungi to fight wildfires

Portage College partners with town of Fox Creek on project to explore using fungi to fight wildfires

The project will involve members of the research team collecting fungi from a forested area near Fox Creek and studying them for their wood-composting capabilities to potentially minimize the hazards of forest fires.
Orphaned cougars find permanent home after hunter killed mother near Canmore

Orphaned cougars find permanent home after hunter killed mother near Canmore

“During their time with us, our Animal Health team gave them a full physical examination, confirming they are male and female siblings."
Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire

Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire

After a devastating fire in January, the County won't reduce taxes owing on the rural property.
Cold Lake mayor criticizes Prime Minister Carney's review of F-35 purchase, urges focus on military readiness

Cold Lake mayor criticizes Prime Minister Carney's review of F-35 purchase, urges focus on military readiness

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed on Tuesday at a press conference in Halifax that his government would examine ways to adjust the planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets if the Liberals win the upcoming general election on April 28. 
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