Red Deer pole fire causes traffic delays on QE2 and power outages
Traffic along the QE 2 near Red Deer is being redirected as emergency crews deal with a downed power line that caused a fire.
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Red Deer Public School Board unanimously turns down piloting K-6 curriculum
Red Deer Public Schools has decided not to pilot Alberta's K-6 draft curriculum.
Fire destroys waste management facility in Stettler, Alta.
A large structure fire swept through a commercial building in Stettler, Alta.
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'We are going to proceed': Trial moving ahead for accused in Alberta doctor's death
The trial for a man charged in the slaying of a family doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic is going ahead as scheduled.
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Privacy breach at Red Deer hospital affects thousands
More than 3,000 patients’ electronic health records were improperly accessed at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
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RCMP find no explosive device in Red Deer after ‘unfolding incident’
Mounties say that an investigation by the explosives disposal unit found no explosive devices in or around a vehicle at 103 Hermary Street.
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'Completely unacceptable': Large rock thrown through window of LaGrange's constituency office
A large rock was thrown through the window of Adriana LaGrange’s constituency office in Red Deer Tuesday, according to the education minister.
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Red Deer RCMP locate missing teen
Red Deer RCMP found 14-year-old Michelle Giroux, who was last seen on April 1.
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Temporary shelter in Red Deer to operate for two more months
Red Deer city council voted to approve a bylaw amendment that would allow a homeless shelter to continue to operate in the city for two more months.
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Suspicious activity at a Normandeau home leads to arrest
RCMP arrested a man after executing a search warrant at a home in the Normandeau neighbourhood after receiving multiple complaints about suspicious criminal activity
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UPDATED | Alberta man accused in death of family doctor to have mental health assessed
An Alberta man facing a trial in the killing of a family doctor at a medical clinic is facing another review of his mental health.
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Prominent local fertility doctor admits to taking kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies
A prominent Edmonton fertility doctor is under scrutiny for profiting off the drugs he prescribed.
COVID-19 in Alberta: More than 1,000 cases reported for 12th day in a row
Alberta has 1,516 more COVID-19 cases reported with 800 variant of concern cases.
Man found dead on sidewalk in Lloydminster, RCMP investigating
Lloydminster RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead on a sidewalk Sunday afternoon.
'It was wonderful': Surprise drive-by birthday party for long-time legion member
A long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion was treated to a surprise birthday drive-by on Sunday.
'The moment I saw them, I said holy smoke, I will die!': Alberta hiker escapes grizzly encounter
A hiker had a harrowing encounter while on Mount Crandell this weekend and wants hit experience to serve as a warning.
‘Put it in perspective’: Albertans continue to receive AstraZeneca vaccine
Despite news of Canada’s second reported instance of rare blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many Albertans continued to receive vaccinations in Edmonton.
Protester charged with mischief, obstruction at GraceLife Church
Parkland RCMP arrested one person in connection with mischief and obstruction to the perimeter fence around GraceLife Church.
Government action needed to help support schools as COVID-19 cases rise: ATA president
The province says keeping students learning in-person is a priority for them. Critics say more needs to be done to support teachers and staff so that students can have safe in-person learning.
Unknown if J&J vaccine rare blood clots will lead to Alberta vaccine delays: Hinshaw
Alberta’s top doctor said it is unknown if the rare issue of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the United States would lead to delays of Albertans receiving it.
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U.S. diver finds man's lost wedding ring at bottom of river
A U.S. diver stumbled upon a wedding ring while in a river, luckily for the owner who had been looking for the lost band.
CAF Cyclone helicopter makes emergency landing at N.S. park
A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.
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Federal government expecting 1M vaccine doses this week after Moderna delays delivery
The federal government says it expects about 1 million shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to arrive this week, as the two pharmaceutical firms continue delivering doses on a regular schedule.
Liberals to release federal budget with eye on managing crisis, post-pandemic growth
The federal government will this afternoon unveil its spending plans to manage the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis and chart an economic course in a post-pandemic Canada.
Ontario lowering age eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40
Ontario says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be offered to individuals 40 years old and over in pharmacies and primary care settings starting on Tuesday.
Huawei CFO's team expected to ask judge for adjournment in final extradition hearings
Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are expected to ask a B.C. Supreme Court judge today to delay the final leg of hearings in her extradition case.
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny to be moved to a hospital
The Russian state penitentiary service said Monday a decision has been made to transfer imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike, to a hospital.
