Out-of-control wildfire near Fort McMurray doubles in size Friday
The wildfire burning 25 kilometres southwest of the northeastern Alberta city doubled in size from 25 hectares at 9 a.m. to 50 hectares by 4 p.m.
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Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is questionable for today's Game 2 against the Vancouver Canucks.
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160-acre property near Edmonton donated for the conservation of migratory birds, wildlife
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