Kananaskis Country
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New wildlife overpass in Kananaskis Country named after former Alberta premierA new wildlife overpass on the Trans Canada Highway, about an hour west of Calgary, named after former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed, officially opened on Friday.EnvironmentJun 13
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G7 summit expected to bring big economic boost to Calgary and some big headaches for residentsThe upcoming G7 Summit is expected to inject millions of dollars into Alberta's economy, but residents are warned to prepare for some major inconveniences.Jun 9
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Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7With thousands of people expected to descend on Alberta's mountain towns for the G7 summit, wildlife experts are taking steps to prevent any conflicts with wildlife.EnvironmentMay 23
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Alberta changes reservist leave rules to allow for Kananaskis G7 summit deploymentThe Alberta government is providing a job-protected leave so reserve members can keep their civilian jobs while taking part in June's G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis.PoliticsMar 27
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Police forces gear up to protect 3,400 people in Alberta wilderness at June G7 summitSecurity officials estimate 70 official guests, 2,000 delegates and 1,400 journalists will be in attendance at the G7 summit being held in June in Alberta's Kananaskis Country.PoliticsFeb 26
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Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in JuneSecurity will be extremely tight as a huge area of Alberta's Kananaskis country, west of Calgary, will be closed to the general public in June 2025 for the G7 Summit.EconomyFeb 5
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Alberta already preparing for 2025 wildfire seasonMonths ahead of fire season, Alberta Wildfire is preparing an area of about 8,000 hectares near Ribbon Creek for a prescribed burn and hiring additional firefighters.FireJan 13
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Kananaskis council planning fireguards to protect from wildfire threat'Forest fire is probably our biggest risk and biggest fear, and we’ve all seen what happened in Jasper and other communities,' said KID chair Melanie Gnyp at a council meeting.FireSep 19, 2024
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Calgary woman’s sudden death leaves her son, mother reeling and in need of helpCo-workers are rallying behind 52-year-old Pei Geng's 75-year-old mother and eight-year-old son following her sudden death in July.CanadaAug 23, 2024
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Hiker reported missing in Kananaskis Country found deadA 24-year-old man from Calgary died from a suspected fall and was found in the Rocky Mountain wilderness area west of the city on Monday morning.CanadaAug 13, 2024
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