The number of wildfires burning in Alberta’s protected forest areas has continued to drop.

Fire activity in Alberta picked up overnight Saturday, with Alberta Wildfire counting 57 wildfires Sunday afternoon, including 17 which were classified as out of control.

Ukrainian newcomer Ivan Pylypchuck isn’t one to hold a grudge – even after literally being stabbed in the back.

NDP Leader Rachel Notley says if her party wins Monday’s election, it would reconvene the legislature this summer to pass bills to lower costs for Albertans and close the door on the province quitting the Canada Pension Plan.

More than 100 homes and 200 structures have been destroyed by fire in the community of Fox Lake.