Weather warnings downgraded to watches in central Alberta
A number of weather warnings were issued in central Alberta Wednesday night.
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Child abduction attempt in Red Deer thwarted by witnesses: RCMP
A man has been charged with the attempted abduction of a child in Red Deer last week.
Red Deer father charged with aggravated assault of child
Police in Red Deer have charged a father with aggravated assault after a child was hospitalized last month with serious injuries.
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Severe thunderstorm watch ends for Edmonton area
A severe thunderstorm watch for the Edmonton region has ended. Severe thunderstorm watcheses remain in effect for parts of northern Alberta and east-central Alberta.
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Central Alberta group saves thousands of pounds of food from landfill
A group in Lacombe, Alta., is saving food from ending up in the trash.
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Man suffers serious injuries in Maskwacis stabbing, attackers still at large
Police are looking for two men in connection with a stabbing at Maskwacis last month.
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Edmonton, Red Deer among cheapest places for real estate in Canada: survey
With housing prices on the rise, Edmonton and Red Deer find a way to be among the most affordable cities for homebuyers in Canada.
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RCMP searching for man after 12-year-olds report sexual assault in Red Deer
Red Deer police are looking for a man after two 12-year-old boys reported they had been sexually assaulted.
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Social media sensation Crumbl Cookies opens Red Deer location
A cookie company that opened its first Canadian location in Edmonton a year ago has rapidly expanded across Canada.
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Company ordered to pay $360K in 2022 death of central Alberta worker
An oilfield equipment supply company has been ordered to pay $360,000 in connection with the death of a worker more than two years ago.
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Stolen gun found loaded in suspect's pants during drug deal arrest in Red Deer: ALERT
Five people are facing charges after an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) interrupted a suspected drug deal in Red Deer Thursday.
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$1.1M announced for 10 regional Alberta airports
The Alberta government says it's paying $1.1 million to help develop 10 regional airports in the province.
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Man's death in Red Deer while in RCMP custody under investigation
The Sunday death of a man in Red Deer that came nearly a week after he was being jailed by police is under investigation.
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Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before residents can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes 'for several weeks.'
Connor McDavid getting married this weekend. Here's everything we know about the big day
McDavid and longtime girlfriend Lauren Kyle got engaged in Ontario last summer and are getting married there on Saturday.
New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week's wildfire
One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week’s wildfire, officials confirmed Friday.
Hinton loses power unexpectedly on Friday
Hinton lost power early Friday afternoon.
At least 4 buildings burned at Jasper Park Lodge, others damaged: Fairmont memo
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge said Thursday afternoon most of its structures are 'standing and intact,' including its iconic main lodge.
Man found guilty in fatal Alberta school stabbing
The man accused of killing his 17-year-old classmate, Jennifer Winkler, was found guilty of second-degree murder on Friday.
'Core members' of Edmonton extortion series arrested but leader still at large: EPS
Edmonton police have arrested six more people in connection to an extortion series targeting local South Asian homebuilders.
'She led it the whole way': 18-year-old B.C. woman leads hikers to safety in Jasper National Park
As fire threatened people in Jasper National Park, Colleen Knull sprung into action.
Edmonton businesses step up to aid evacuees after Jasper fires
Businesses in Edmonton and across the province are making an effort to aid people affected by wildfires burning in Alberta, including the ones that devastated Jasper this week.
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Smith: Near 70 per cent of Jasper has low to no fire damage
CTV News in Jasper: Video shows whole neighbourhoods lost Smith: Near 70 per cent of Jasper has low to no fire damage
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Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before residents can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes 'for several weeks.'
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FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
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