Province lifts fire ban in forested areas

Relaxing by the campfire while camping in Palmer Rapids;Ont.

The provincial fire ban in the forested areas of Alberta has been lifted. Recent rain and lower temperatures have reduced the wildfire danger across the province.

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NDP deputy leader Thomas Mulcair speaks during a news conference in Montreal;Thursday;October 13;2011;announcing his bid to run for leader of the party.

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Cattle flee for safety after cattle liner rolls and catches fire.

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