Reinforcements, better weather, expected to help fight against wildfire in northern Alberta
Crews battling wildfires in northwestern Alberta are getting help today from hundreds of new firefighters making their way from other
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Northern Alberta wildfire: thousands evacuate, conditions expected to worsen
An out-of-control wildfire burning Tuesday near a town in northwestern Alberta is rated at the highest possible danger level, and
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Government warns against ‘carelessness’ following manmande fires in Canada’s central Arctic
The Northwest Territories government is warning against “carelessness” after people caused three fires in 48 hours, according to a statement
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Serial ‘hijacker’ targets Arctic journal in another science publication heist
The University of Calgary’s journal Arctic is the latest victim of a serial science journal ‘hijacker’ who has targeted dozens
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Northwest Territories judo team aims high at Canada Winter Games
It’s rare for a territory to medal at the Canada Winter Games. Rarer still is when an athlete enters the
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Northern speed skaters set records, personal bests at Canada Winter Games
A 15-year-old speed skater from Yellowknife placed eighth in the 1500m short track event at the Canada Winter Games in
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Nunavut caps ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ week with historic win at Canada Winter Games
Nunavut’s boys hockey team won its first ever game at the Canada Winter Games, in Red Deer, Alberta (Prairies) on
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Hundreds of northern athletes descend on Alberta for Canada Winter Games
Some of the North’s best and brightest young athletes will be in action over the next two weeks in Red
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Canada: 2022 Arctic Winter Games to be hosted in northern Alberta
The 2022 Arctic Winter Games will be hosted by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, in northern Alberta (Canadian Prairies).
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Ex-priest Eric Dejaeger loses conviction appeal in sex offences case in Canada’s Arctic
Dejaeger’s appeal related to the amount of jail time awaits written decision The Nunavut Court of Appeal will not grant
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Canadian study shows wildfires speeding up permafrost thaw
As wildfires are growing larger across northern Canada a new study suggests they’re causing permafrost to thaw faster. The study
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New Supreme Court justice brings deep experience of Arctic, Indigenous issues to Canada’s highest court
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his nomination of Sheilah Martin to the Supreme Court to replace Chief Justice Beverley
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