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Dawson City: Many come to visit; plenty never leave

Dawson City: Many come to visit; plenty never leave

Visiting the famed Gold Rush town for the first time, I hoped to find what attracts seniors to live just 241 km south of the Arctic Circle.
Moisture needed for crops in Central and Southern regions of Alberta

Moisture needed for crops in Central and Southern regions of Alberta

Crops rated good to excellent remained well below the overall average in Alberta.
CMHC says annual pace of housing starts fell 10% in July

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts fell 10% in July

The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in July came in at 254,966 units compared with 283,498 in June.
South Asian community to celebrate India's independence day with flag raising in Airdrie

South Asian community to celebrate India's independence day with flag raising in Airdrie

In celebration of India’s independence, members of the South Asian community in Airdrie will be hoisting their national flag.
Firefighters hoping for rain for 'reprieve' in battling wildfires in Alberta-N.W.T.

Firefighters hoping for rain for 'reprieve' in battling wildfires in Alberta-N.W.T.

FORT SMITH, NWT — Firefighters will be watching the skies over the next couple of days hoping for help from Mother Nature as wildfires along the Alberta-Northwest Territories boundary continue to force evacuations.
Calgary brings in water restrictions due to record low flows in rivers through city

Calgary brings in water restrictions due to record low flows in rivers through city

The flow on the Elbow is the lowest it's been since around 2000 and the Bow River is the lowest it's been since 1911.
BREAKING: Northwest Territories fire evacuees being sent to St. Albert

BREAKING: Northwest Territories fire evacuees being sent to St. Albert

St. Albert is the designated reception centre in Alberta for fire evacuees
Seaman Stadium voted best ballpark in summer collegiate baseball

Seaman Stadium voted best ballpark in summer collegiate baseball

Home of the Okotoks Dawgs recognized by Ballpark Digest
Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new $3.8 million fertilizer plant, replacing 45-year-old facility
Big turnout expected at Okotoks Show and Shine’s new venue

Big turnout expected at Okotoks Show and Shine’s new venue

A new location around Seaman Stadium provides more display space for this year's Okotoks Show & Shine, which is set for Sunday, Aug. 20.
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