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Alberta senior charged with attempted murder of her husband deemed not fit to stand trial

Alberta senior charged with attempted murder of her husband deemed not fit to stand trial

A 73-year-old Alberta woman charged with the attempted murder of her husband is not fit to stand trial says psychiatrist.
Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

There are reports from Red Deer of counterfeit money but police say the ‘spillover’ effect could impact rural communities
School bus driver injured in collision with semi truck in Central Alberta

School bus driver injured in collision with semi truck in Central Alberta

No students were on board during crash on Highway 22 that injured school bus driver
Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

While many Canadian cities, like Toronto and Ottawa, are expected to see net gains in species over the coming decades, Vancouver is forecast to see the biggest loss of urban wildlife in the country.
Jasper helipad upgrade will allow for speedy STARS service

Jasper helipad upgrade will allow for speedy STARS service

STARS has three operating bases in Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Canada's population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.
Canadian pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

Canadian pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

"Right time, right place, I guess," said pilot Dan Riise.
Alberta hockey player named top Canadian University athlete

Alberta hockey player named top Canadian University athlete

Former Cochranite and MRU Cougar, Connor Bouchard, is the U SPORTS Player of The Year.
RCMP appeal for tips in Lloydminster attempted abduction

RCMP appeal for tips in Lloydminster attempted abduction

Two men tried forcing a woman into a vehicle, say Lloydminster RCMP
Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

If town is aware of a priority one road issue that doesn't get rectified, it is liable in full according to the courts now, says Olds CAO
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