8 d. ago Smoke prompts warnings from Alberta health experts, restrictions on outdoor activities

Air quality warnings were issued for most of Alberta on Wednesday as smoke from the many wildfires in western Canada covered the province in a thick blanket of smoke.

Science

1 week ago Okanagan fire officials urge vigilance amid early season heat, pair of ‘close

According to B.C. Wildfire Service, there have already been 49 wildfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, since April 1st.

Events

2 w. ago South Carolina pastor hires armed guards for contentious wedding ceremony

A South Carolina pastor got married for the third time, just four years after his new wife’s late husband confronted him about an alleged affair days before he drowned to death. John-Paul Miller married Suzie Skinner in a beach ceremony Sunday while armed guards protected the newlyweds, reported CBS affiliate WBTW. Freelance reporter Robbie Harvey […]

Culture

2 w. ago 2 drownings in 3 days prompts warning from Okanagan officials

The most recent incident happened Monday near Kelowna’s City Park. RCMP confirmed the body of an adult was pulled from the water.

Other

3 w. ago AHS issues warning after measles exposure at three Calgary locations

An individual with measles was in Seton, Avenida and Deerfoot Meadows last week.

Other

3 w. ago Gun complaint at Strathmore High School turned out to be a water pistol in grad prank

The 'Senior Assassin' game sees high-schoolers spray each other with water guns, has prompted warnings from police forces

Society