By Shannon Montgomery, THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - Lessons learned from an ongoing outbreak of mumps in the Maritimes could be key in nipping a growing Alberta outbreak in the bud, say public health experts.

By JAMES STEVENSON CALGARY (CP) - A large swath of forest in the mountains and foothills of southwestern Alberta has been closed to the public in anticipation of the August long weekend, as hot, dry weather has led to extreme wildfire conditions.

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. (CP) - The trial of a 13-year-old girl accused of murdering her entire family has begun with arguments over whether reporters should be allowed in the courtroom to hear preliminary proceedings before a jury is called.

By DEAN BENNETT (CP) - It's being called the biggest project in Alberta outside of the oilsands.