Pair of Ponoka hit-and-runs connected to vehicle containing cocaine, meth: RCMP
Ponoka RCMP are searching for two people who witnesses saw flee from a vehicle that hit two people the afternoon of Nov. 30.
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Multiple crashes shut down QEII near Red Deer: RCMP
Several crashes in the areas of Highway 11 and the Highway 11A overpasses closed down northbound lanes on the QEII in the afternoon, RCMP said.
Mail theft charges to come after Canada Post employee keeps 500 packages
Charges are pending after RCMP and postal inspectors in east-central Alberta found a Canada Post employee had been stashing mail.
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Red Deer woman wins $1M Lotto Max prize
A woman from Red Deer plans to use her recent $1 million Lotto Max win to have the honeymoon of her dreams.
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Follow-up testing finds no fentanyl on 'suspicious' Alberta Halloween candy: RCMP
A package of Sour Patch Kids that returned a "presumptive positive" for fentanyl has been cleared after further testing, RCMP announced Thursday.
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Red Deer ICU full, new patients being diverted to Edmonton or Calgary: AHS
New ICU patients in Red Deer are being diverted to facilities in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta Health Services confirms.
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WEATHER | Cold spell produces another record-setting morning
Nine record lows were set in Alberta Thursday morning. In the Edmonton region, only the Stony Plain weather station hit a new record low, with temperatures bottoming out at -23.8. That breaks the old record of -21.0 from 1966.
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Man killed on the job near Rimbey, Alta.
A 38-year-old man is dead after a workplace accident "involving an excavator" Tuesday morning in central Alberta.
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'It's inhumane': Red Deer mom raises alarm about lack of care options for violent son with autism
A mom in central Alberta is growing increasingly desperate and frustrated with a lack of options for her 15-year-old son who has autism and has become too violent to live at home.
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Alberta Halloween candy package 'presumptive positive' for fentanyl: RCMP
Mounties in Alberta have requested urgent lab tests after a package of Sour Patch Kids handed out on Halloween returned a 'presumptive positive test' for fentanyl.
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RCMP officer, driver seriously injured in Red Deer crash
A Mountie was rushed to hospital in central Alberta Friday morning after a police cruiser was rear-ended by another driver, RCMP announced Tuesday.
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Red Deer Rebels drill Oil Kings 7-2
The Red Deer Rebels ran into some early adversity in Edmonton on Sunday, trailing the host Oil Kings 2-1 before their game was 14 minutes old.
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Addiction recovery centre near Sylvan Lake gets zoning approval, despite community outcry
A county reeve south of Edmonton is assuring protesters that they have no reason to fear a new addictions recovery centre on the outskirts of Sylvan Lake, Alta.
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McDavid, Draisaitl's four-point performances lead Oilers past Canadiens 5-3
Connor McDavid recorded two goals and two assists, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Saturday.
Downtown businesses welcome the holiday and Christmas shoppers
The lights are on after the Downtown Holiday Light Up on Rice Howard Way.
Edmonton-based soldiers head to Latvia as part of NATO mission
As the war on in Ukraine rages on, more than 100 Canadian soldiers are on their way to join NATO forces in Latvia as part of Operation Reassurance.
Alberta premier says changes coming to sovereignty bill
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is crafting changes to be debated next week to reverse the part of a bill that gives her cabinet unfettered power to rewrite laws behind closed doors without legislature approval.
Singh calls on Trudeau to address health care 'crisis'
Federal New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh was in Edmonton on Saturday.
Murder charge laid in death of 53-year-old Alberta Beach man
A 29-year-old Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation man has been charged with second degree murder in the death of an Alberta Beach man.
Victim of suspicious death at encampment identified
The cause of a suspicious death at an Edmonton encampment this week is being withheld for 'investigative reasons,' the city's police service said on Friday.
ETS winter service changes kick in on Sunday
Edmonton transit is implementing some service changes this weekend, including splitting Route 73, a detour to account for a bridge replacement and adding new on demand transit stops.
Oilers seeking rebound performance vs. visiting Canadiens
The Edmonton Oilers return home and try to bounce back when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
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Alberta premier says changes coming to sovereignty bill
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is crafting changes to be debated next week to reverse the part of a bill that gives her cabinet unfettered power to rewrite laws behind closed doors without legislature approval.
Three key talking points as Canada now looks ahead to 2026 World Cup
It was a monumental occasion when Canada stepped onto soccer’s biggest stage in Qatar, and while its World Cup campaign ended miserably, there is still hope moving forward. CTVNews.ca takes a look at the three talking points ahead of the next World Cup in 2026.
Russia rejects US$60-a-barrel cap on its oil, warns of cutoffs
Russian authorities rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and threatened Saturday to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
'Left in the dark': Government delays place financial pressure on Afghan refugees, say advocates
Refugee advocates are raising concerns that Afghan refugees granted asylum in Canada are being burdened by escalating costs stemming from the government’s delay in processing their claims.
No evidence slain B.C. RCMP officer or colleagues committed offence, watchdog says
None of the officers who responded to the altercation that led to the death of Const. Shaelyn Yang committed an offence, according to B.C.'s police watchdog.
FedEx driver is arrested in the kidnapping and killing of a 7-year-old girl who went missing outside her home this week, police say
A driver working for FedEx was arrested and charged Friday in the kidnapping and killing of a 7-year-old girl who had disappeared from her home's driveway in Texas earlier this week, police said.
Review of how CRA audits Muslim charities ‘inherently flawed,’ groups say in open letter to PM
Dozens of Muslim philanthropic groups are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ensure that the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman office can access all the information it needs to conduct a systemic review of how the Canada Revenue Agency treats and audits Muslim-led charities.
Canadians can write to Santa in the language of their choice, Canada Post says, after some express confusion
After some people expressed confusion online over what languages Canada Post will accept from Canadians writing to Santa this holiday season, the corporation says it accepts letters in any language.
Investments in Inuit housing inadequate to address human rights violations: watchdog
Canada's housing advocate says during a tour this fall of several Inuit communities she got a glimpse into the dire living conditions many have faced for years.
Calgary
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Bring back masks? Concern grows as children's hospital increasingly overwhelmed
Concern about surrounding Alberta's overwhelmed healthcare system grew Saturday after an announcement by AHS that health-care workers are being diverted to accommodate swelling admissions at Alberta Children's Hospital.
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Parachutes For Pets vaccine clinic helps low-income families ahead of holidays
The average vet bill can cost anywhere from a few hundred all the way up to thousands of dollars, which is why Parachutes For Pets helped 50 low income families cover the hefty burden.
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International para athletes flocking to cutting-edge accessible program in Cochrane
It's only a few months old, but a para snow program in Cochrane is already gaining international attention.
Saskatoon
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Woman charged with second-degree murder in 'suspicious' death of Saskatoon man
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has charged a 20-year-old woman with second degree murder after the body of a man was found in a home on 7th Street East.
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U of S researchers uncover method to boost nutrient of major Sask. crop
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have found a way to make red lentils more nutritious, and greener to process.
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Court grants class action status for lawsuit against Sask. school for the deaf
A Court of King’s Bench judge has certified a class action lawsuit alleging historic abuse at the Saskatchewan School for the Deaf.
Regina
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'It's going to be tough:' Local businesses shutting their doors
Three local businesses in Regina announced they are closing their doors for good.
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'I hope I was able to do it some justice': Artist works to perfect style in portraying Sask. prairies
The Saskatchewan Legislative Building was host to an art show, portraying life on the prairies.
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Agribition highlighting changing producer economy with advancements in ag-tech
Agribition highlighted advancements in agriculture-technologies this week, showing producers how new tech can save them money, time and limit hard labour.
Atlantic
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Christmas Daddies raises over $600,000
The 59th annual Christmas Daddies telethon continued its Maritimes tradition Saturday. This year, the telethon has so far raised more than $608,000.
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'We have to have a plan': New and old searchers on P.E.I. take part in major mock operation
Prince Edward Island’s Ground Search and Rescue tested out some new equipment and learned new search management roles in a major mock operation Saturday.
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Homicide investigation underway in death Elsipogtog First Nation man: RCMP
The New Brunswick RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide on the Elsipogtog First Nation.
Toronto
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Body of missing construction worker recovered after industrial accident in Mississauga
The body of a man has been recovered following an industrial accident in Mississauga on Friday, Peel Regional Police say.
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Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade hits the streets Saturday. These roads will be closed
The Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade kicks off at 10 a.m., the Toronto Police Service (TPS) says many of the streets along the parade route will be closed until noon on Saturday.
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Ontario millennials need to save for over 20 years for down payment on a home: report
A new report shows house prices need to drop by more than $500,000 for millennials to be able to afford a home in Ontario.
Montreal
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'I am not a criminal': Habs goalie Carey Price speaks against controversial firearms bill
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has taken a stance against Ottawa's controversial Bill C-21, which would refine the definition of prohibited assault-style firearms -- drawing the ire of Canadian hunters who say the definition would outlaw weapons used within their practice. Meanwhile, the Liberals have repeatedly stated their intention is not to go after hunters but to restrict certain firearms designed for the "battlefield."
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Young man in critical condition after being struck on Montreal highway, 1 arrested for impaired driving
Police have arrested a man for drunk driving after a 22-year-old man was struck by a car in the Viger tunnel after getting out of his own car to check an issue.
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'Lack of psychiatrists' forces temporary closure of Lakeshore Hospital's mental health unit
The psychiatric unit at Lakeshore General Hospital in Montreal's West Island has been temporarily closed due to a shortage of psychiatrists, with patients diverted to Verdun's Douglas Institute instead. In a statement, the West Island health authority (CIUSSS) said the move was made to "ensure safe care for our patients."
Kitchener
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'We want hands off the Greenbelt': Protestors in Cambridge rally against Bill 23
Protesters in Cambridge joined others across the province Saturday in an effort to push back against provisions in Ontario’s new housing plan which will remove sections of protected land from the Greenbelt to build homes.
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Body found inside burning construction trailer in Kitchener
Kitchener firefighters were called to put out flames at a construction trailer early Friday morning, and inside, they found a body.
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Woman seriously injured in workplace incident in Cambridge
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured in a workplace incident in Cambridge Thursday night.
