Central Alta. woman's death 'suspicious': RCMP
A death in east-central Alberta has been ruled suspicious by Mounties.
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Red Deer man accused of driving impaired in Sylvan Lake, fleeing Mounties
A driver is accused of fleeing police in Red Deer and driving on sidewalks while under the influence in Sylvan Lake last Wednesday.
Dispute at residence shuttered Highway 2A in Lacombe County on Sunday: RCMP
A dispute at a residence in Lacombe County on Sunday resulted in police shutting Highway 2A down for several hours as they responded.
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Assault and possible firearms incident in Lacombe County shuts down Highway 2A
The Lacombe Police Service and RCMP are investigating an “assault and possible firearms-related complaint” in Lacombe County Sunday evening.
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Red Deer poll worker cleared of wrongdoing after social media controversy
The City of Red Deer cleared one of its election workers of any wrongdoing after concern arose on social media they were influencing how a person voted.
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'Worst that we've ever seen': Surrenders to central Alberta animal shelter surge, donations grind to a halt
An animal shelter in Alix, Alta., is struggling as it experiences an influx of animal surrenders while adoptions and donations slow down.
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5.0 magnitude: Rocky Mountain House earthquake upgraded, 2nd largest in Alberta history
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook central Alberta Wednesday night.
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'You just do the best that you can': Red Cross nurses share stories from front line in Red Deer
Two nurses with the Canadian Red Cross were deployed to the COVID-19 testing site in Red Deer to help provide relief for their colleagues who have been working around the clock to ensure public safety.
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Alta. woman charged with 1st-degree murder in death of toddler
A two-year-old’s death in central Alberta has been ruled a homicide.
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Central Alberta Film Festival officially underway
The Central Alberta Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and will be showcasing 41 films from across the world.
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Village of Alix council agrees with resident concerns about intersection
The Village of Alix will send a letter of concern to the provincial government requesting a review of a nearby intersection's safety after a resident voiced concern about it.
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'He's a hero': Dog rescued by maintenance man in close elevator call
A south Edmonton dog is OK thanks to her favourite maintenance worker noticing she had been stranded on the outside of an elevator going up.
COVID-19 in Alberta: 10 deaths, 645 new cases on Wednesday
Alberta reported 10 new deaths and 645 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Former staffer suing Premier Kenney's office for wrongful dismissal after alleging sexual harassment, intoxication
A former senior staff member in Alberta's UCP government has filed a lawsuit against the premier’s office alleging she was fired for speaking out about sexual harassment, heavy drinking and a 'poisoned work environment.'
Crews work to contain 1,000L oil spill near stormwater facility in north Edmonton
Firefighters, HAZMAT teams and EPCOR crews were all working to contain a large oil spill in north Edmonton Wednesday afternoon.
Woman dies after being hit by train in southeast Edmonton
A woman hit by a train while trying to run across the tracks in southeast Edmonton on Tuesday has died of her injuries.
Alberta to distribute $45M to schools for literacy, numeracy supports
Young Alberta students struggling to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting help from the province and their schools.
Sturgeon County councillor-elect quits one week after being elected
A county councillor-elect that was scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday has instead resigned — just a week after he was elected.
'I didn't know anything': Oilers' Keith says he was unaware of sex assault allegations while with Blackhawks
'I didn't know anything … my whole focus was right in the moment,' Keith said Wednesday.
Alberta tables legislation to become 2nd Canadian province to allow captive insurance
The Alberta government is introducing legislation to allow another insurance option for businesses facing high rates.
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High inflation could lead to rate hike sooner than expected
Inflation has reached levels not seen since 2003, with consumers feeling the pinch on everything from gas to groceries. Vanessa Lee reports.
What's the difference between a booster shot and third dose?
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers questions surrounding a third vaccine shot.
Stephen Guilbeault lays out his positions on climate change
Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault sets the record straight about his past climate work and responds to Jason Kenney's complaints.
Couple asked to leave T.O. condo because they're not married
Woman throws hot coffee at employee in possible hate crime
Police are investigating an assault on a Tim Hortons employee in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as a possible hate crime.
Brazil's president could be charged for handling of COVID-19
A Brazilian Senate panel presented the prosecutor general's office with recommendations to criminally charge President Jair Bolsonaro.
Friends that used turbans to rescue hikers in B.C. honoured
Garneau reportedly unhappy after being dropped from cabinet
Long-time Liberal MP and cabinet minister Marc Garneau was one of the surprising omissions from the new cabinet. Joyce Napier has more.
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Surveillance camera shows the moment a U.S. Marine veteran disarmed a man who was brandishing a handgun at a gas station in Arizona.
Increase in whale sightings in Quebec's St. Lawrence
Vanessa Lee has the details behind Quebec's notable uptick in whales and other mammal sightings in the St. Lawrence this season.
Alta. man frees wailing moose calf stuck in fence
An Alberta man rescued a wailing moose calf caught in a wire fence as coyotes were circling it.
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More than 100 shipping containers fell from crippled cargo ship off B.C. coast
The severity of a marine disaster off Vancouver Island is far worse than first reported, according to internal coast guard communications obtained by CTV News.
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UPDATED | Indigenous leaders call for apology, compensation from Pope amid possible Canadian visit
While Pope Francis may visit Canada amid calls for him to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools, Indigenous leaders say his visit must be 'more than a gesture' in order to have an impact on reconciliation.
Video captures moment pilot lands plane on Toronto-area highway after engine fails
The pilot who landed a small aircraft on Highway 407 north of Toronto says he had no option but to bring the plane down on the road after the engine failed following takeoff Wednesday.
5 things you might have missed in Trudeau's cabinet shakeup
There were some obvious storylines out of Tuesday's cabinet shakeup, including new faces in the health, foreign affairs, and national defence portfolios, but some other interesting takeaways may have flown under the radar.
O'Toole says caucus will both respect and challenge House vaccine policy
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says that his caucus has agreed to 'respect and abide by' the new rules mandating vaccination in the House of Commons, but at the 'earliest opportunity' his party will be challenging the policy decided by a board of MPs. 'A question of privilege will be raised in the House of Commons to challenge the improper conduct and precedent set,' O'Toole said.
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High inflation could lead to rate hike sooner than expected
Inflation has reached levels not seen since 2003, with consumers feeling the pinch on everything from gas to groceries. Vanessa Lee reports.
What's the difference between a booster shot and third dose?
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers questions surrounding a third vaccine shot.
