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Hundreds were reported missing after deadly Texas floods. Most of them were found safe

Hundreds were reported missing after deadly Texas floods. Most of them were found safe

DALLAS (AP) — Texas officials labored to account for more than 160 people originally reported missing along the Guadalupe River after the deadly July Fourth floods before ultimately concluding that most were safe and only three individuals still have
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Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats showed up Monday for a special session but left open the possibility of walking out as a means to derail an unusual summer redrawing of U.S.
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Jasper mayor stands by critical wildfire report, expects no bad blood with province

Jasper mayor stands by critical wildfire report, expects no bad blood with province

JASPER, ALTA. — The mayor of Jasper says he stands by a report commissioned by his town that criticizes Premier Danielle Smith’s government response to a wildfire that destroyed a third of the Rocky Mountain community.
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Wildfires force hundreds more of evacuees out in Saskatchewan, rain needed: officials

Wildfires force hundreds more of evacuees out in Saskatchewan, rain needed: officials

PRINCE ALBERT — Wildfires in Saskatchewan have forced hundreds more people out of their homes, and officials are hoping for a bout of rain to contain the blazes.
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Saskatchewan, Ottawa to boost farming program in response to trade issues and drought

Saskatchewan, Ottawa to boost farming program in response to trade issues and drought

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government and Ottawa say they're providing additional support to a farm income stabilization program in response to trade issues and dry conditions.
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Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday

Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday

VICTORIA — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British Columbia's north coast, saying there is a moderate risk to public health.
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Wildfire, tornado researchers look for answers in Jasper's charred forest

Wildfire, tornado researchers look for answers in Jasper's charred forest

Lori Daniels and a team of researchers plan to let a hand-held GPS guide them in a few weeks to more than 100 spots in the charred forest around Jasper, Alta. At each location, they'll plunge a stake into the ground and take notes.
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Drying trend forecast to return after rain, cooler weather in parts of B.C.

Drying trend forecast to return after rain, cooler weather in parts of B.C.

British Columbia's wildfire service says much of the province has experienced "unsettled" weather conditions, with rain in some areas that have been hot spots for fire this season, but a drying pattern is forecast to settle in later in the week.
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Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

THOMPSON — Precipitation that's in the forecast early this week could help crews fighting wildfires that have been threatening a northern Manitoba city after smoke that's blanketed much of the Prairies over the weekend kept some firefighting aircraft
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'Extreme wildfire behaviour' forces evacuation of Newfoundland town

'Extreme wildfire behaviour' forces evacuation of Newfoundland town

ST. JOHN'S — An out-of-control wildfire on Newfoundland's northeast coast forced residents of Musgrave Harbour, N.L., to flee the town as officials declared a state of emergency.
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