1 puppy survives, 7 perish in house fire north of downtown
EDMONTON -- Seven newborn puppies and one cat died after a reported explosion and resulting house fire just north of Edmonton's downtown Friday morning. Three people, one newborn puppy and a second cat managed to escape the home safely. The surviving puppy is doing well and is in the care of a veterinarian who agreed to foster it until it's claimed by the owner according to the city's animal & pest control department. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services received calls for the fire at the Queen Mary Park bungalow just before 10 a.m. They say they arrived on scene at 111 Street and 110A Aven...