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.
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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Downtown Red Deer building damaged in early morning fire
Several businesses at the Empire Building were damaged in what Red Deer Emergency Services described as a "major structure fire."
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Red Deer pilot project aiming to reduce non-emergency 911 calls working: city
A pilot project approved by Red Deer city council has reduced non-emergency 911 calls by more than 800 in six months.
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Sentencing submissions for Alberta man accused of killing his partner's sister
Court has heard that a central Alberta man who admits he killed his common-law wife's sister during a domestic dispute shot the victim as she was trying to protect her sibling.
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Central Alberta armed carjackings, police pursuit end in fiery crash
Two people are in hospital after a suspect vehicle police were pursuing crashed into a pick-up truck in downtown Red Deer.
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'We all deserve and need help': Alberta businesses hope pandemic subsidies are more inclusive
While some businesses are relieved the federal government is continuing critical assistance programs, others are disappointed and confused by the new subsidies.
41-year-old man killed in southeast Edmonton collision
A 41-year-old man died in hospital on Friday, two days after being struck by a vehicle, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said.
Spooky times in Griesbach for 2nd annual Pumpkin Walk
Hundreds of pumpkins and spooky creatures descended on Griesbach Saturday for the second annual Pumpkin Walk.
Massive fire sends 1 to hospital, damages central Edmonton apartment building
Residents of a central Edmonton apartment building were evacuated Saturday after a massive fire damaged the complex and sent one person to hospital.
Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting
The Alberta government plans a busy fall legislature sitting aimed at adding jobs and diversifying the economy while focusing on tamping down the renewed surge of COVID-19.
'Physical evidence of the pandemic': New book reflects on COVID-19 experiences in Alberta
A new book shares poems, stories, and art depicting the struggles many Albertans faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Petroleum tank fire in Two Hills County under investigation
Firefighters responded to an industrial explosion and fire at a crude oil tank farm east of Edmonton Saturday afternoon.
Alberta tourism sector sees gradual gains compared to pandemic 2020
Preliminary estimates from the government of Alberta Tourism Market Monitor show visitors are slowly returning to the province and travel is gradually resuming.
'Scary' supply chain issues are even impacting Halloween costumes
For those celebrating Halloween this year, it may be one of the scariest parts of the festivities: many retailers are scrambling for stock this year, and those who do have costumes and decorations are charging a lot more.
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Ont. man charged with murder in disappearance of two women
Durham Regional Police say the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of two women in Whitby, Ont. are suspicious.
Thousands of Queen's students gather for 'fake homecoming'
More Canadians feeling pessimistic towards feds: Nanos polls
Crew members rescued off burning cargo ship near B.C.
Indigenous memorial removed from Parliament Hill
WATCH: Marine veteran disarms attempted robber in Arizona
Surveillance camera shows the moment a U.S. Marine veteran disarmed a man who was brandishing a handgun at a gas station in Arizona.
'Hey bud': Moose casually drops in on shed hangout in Ont.
Body cam video shows drunk driver slamming into police car
Body camera footage released by the Atlanta Police Department shows the moment a drunk driver plowed into a police car, injuring an officer.
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Former prime minister Jean Chretien says he is concerned about the future of Canada's economy, with inflation at a near 20-year high, saying in a wide-ranging interview with Evan Solomon, host of CTV's Question Period, that Canada is 'moving into a dark alley.'
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A new Delta subvariant COVID-19 strain has been designated a 'Variant Under Investigation' by the U.K., saying early evidence suggests it may be more transmissible compared to Delta.
Assistant director on 'Rust' was subject of complaints dating back to 2019
An assistant director on the film set of 'Rust' was the subject of complaints over safety and his behaviour on set during two productions in 2019
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Ontario is reporting 370 new cases of COVID-19 as the province's seven-day average declines even further.
British envoy seeks Canada's climate change help at COP26
Britain's new envoy to Ottawa says Canada still has credibility as a reliable partner on fighting climate change despite a domestic rise of greenhouse gas emissions in recent years.
