Ponoka man extends 'awe-inspiring' generosity to stranger in time of need
A Sherwood Park woman is expressing her gratitude for a stranger who helped her family visit a loved one in what was believed to be his final days.
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Sawed-off rifle pulled on 17-year-old girl during robbery in Red Deer home
Two people have been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a teen in Red Deer on Friday.
Alberta company to pay $12K for contravening Water Act
An Alberta company pleaded guilty to contravening the Water Act earlier this week and was ordered to pay $12,000, inclusive of a victim fine surcharge.
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'Fear and shame': Red Deer police issues warning of rising online sextortion incidents
Red Deer RCMP issued a warning to the public about the increase of sextortion incidents online.
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Person killed in stabbing attack in Red Deer
Charges are pending against someone after a fatal stabbing in Red Deer.
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Red Deer RCMP arrest 3 people for stolen vehicle and weapons
Three people in Red Deer are facing several charges for stolen items, including a vehicle and sawed-off shotgun.
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Alberta RCMP officer who shot man who had paintball gun cleared by police watchdog
The RCMP officer who shot a man who had a paintball gun outside the Ponoka, Alta., courthouse in February 2022 has been cleared.
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Robbers wore Scream masks, fired shotgun in central Alberta gas station theft: RCMP
Police are looking for two people who wore Scream masks during an armed robbery in Blackfalds.
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Grinch-like vandalism could delay Alberta town's winter holiday kickoff
An Alberta town’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday season could be delayed by suspected Grinch-like vandalism.
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Hwy 599 closed during RCMP operation near Coronation
Highway 599 near Coronation was closed in both directions on Saturday during a police operation.
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New team of Alberta Sheriffs headed to Red Deer
Alberta has a new team of sheriffs the province says will help address rural crime.
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Children were inside vehicle when it was stolen in Sylvan Lake: RCMP
Children were in a vehicle when it was stolen in Sylvan Lake on Thursday, local RCMP say.
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Mountie cleared in shooting man with sword in 2021 Red Deer arrest
Alberta's police watchdog has cleared an RCMP officer for shooting a man in the neck, after the man broke into his elderly step-father's home and armed himself with a sword.
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Security guard killed at Edmonton apartment building
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a security guard in central Edmonton on Friday morning.
'Focus on bad guys': Albertans react to expansion of federal gun ban
A local gun store owner says the new federal gun ban has left the industry shell-shocked.
Markets, spirit of giving and hockey: What a weekend in Edmonton
It's the first weekend in December and that means there will be plenty of holiday events for all to enjoy.
Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after 2 years
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid for medication that has yet to be approved and delivered.
Video posted to social media shows fireball, black smoke from manufacturing plant incident
An issue at a chemical manufacturing plant in Edmonton caused a fireball on Friday morning.
UPS, Purolator announce pause in shipments, forcing Alberta businesses to scramble
Local businesses are facing an additional setback as a labour dispute at Canada Post hits the three-week mark.
Tofield RCMP detachment relocates to town office after fire
The Tofield, Alta. RCMP detachment has been temporarily relocated after a fire at the building earlier this week.
Edmontonians lost $1.9M in investment scams featuring AI versions of Trudeau, Musk: EPS
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is warning Edmontonians about an investment scam featuring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and businessman Elon Musk.
Jasper hockey goalie pays tribute to fire-ravaged town
Among the things Jasper resident Reid Jackson lost when his family's home was destroyed by the summer fire was his hockey goalie equipment.
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Sask. father who kept daughter from mom to prevent COVID-19 vaccine free from additional prison time
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