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Central Alberta shelter treating dog beat with machete

A central Alberta animal rescue helped save the life of a dog they say was attacked with a machete.

The Saving Grace Animal Society in Alix, Alta., say Parker was beat with a machete. Jan. 15, 2021. (Supplied)

$456K won by Red Deer man in virtual Festival of Trees 50/50 draw

One Red Deer resident is $456,315 richer after winning the 50/50 raffle at the Edmonton University Hospital Foundation’s virtual Festival of Trees.

Rod Smith won $456,315 in the University Hospital's virtual Festival of Trees 50/50 raffle. Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021 (CTV News Edmonton)

Red Deer RCMP warn residents about recent email fraud

Two different organizations have reported multiple people received an email that appeared to be from a colleague.

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717 cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths reported in Alberta on Saturday

Alberta reported 717 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday after completing 12,439 tests on Friday.

A docttor handles a vial in this image. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

AHS says 16K vaccine appointments have been filled

After a glitch with its booking system Alberta Health Services says all 16,000 vaccination appointments have been filled. Still, United Nurses of Alberta calls the process chaotic and is calling on the government for more transparency.

Petry, Tatar each score a pair as Canadiens dominate Oilers 5-1

Jeff Petry and Tomas Tatar each scored twice Saturday to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Oilers in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) gets the shot away as Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) defends during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Saturday, January 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

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UPDATED | Worker dead after bulldozer falls through ice at Suncor plant near Fort McMurray

Suncor has confirmed the death of a worker who was considered “unaccounted for” after the bulldozer he was driving crashed through the ice at a tailings pond in northern Alberta.

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WITH EXTENDED VIDEO | Caught on cam: Ice climber who fell in Rocky Mountains rescued by helicopter

A man was airlifted to hospital in Calgary after he suffered serious injuries during a climbing incident in the Rockies Friday.

Chief calls EPS member's conspiratorial Facebook posts 'unacceptable and concerning'

Edmonton’s police chief says a series of social media posts made by a senior staff member “in no way represent or reflect the views of the Edmonton Police Service or its members.”

Police investigate reported shooting in NE Edmonton

Police were combing through a northeast Edmonton community Saturday morning following reports of gunshots.

'Phoenix-style problems': Alberta union says payroll issues affecting government workers

A new program introduced last month to take care of paying government workers isn't doing the job it should and employees are now short money, an Alberta union says.

More than 7 in 10 Canadians support barring unvaccinated people from businesses: Nanos survey

More than seven in 10 Canadians support or somewhat support barring those who don’t have proof of vaccination from businesses where people are in close contact, according to a new Nanos survey.

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Ruth Stryzewski has another reason to celebrate ahead of her 109th birthday after recovering from COVID-19.

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A man went to great lengths to bring a young deer to safety after it fell through ice.

'Do you need help?': Secret note saves boy from abuse

A Florida waitress says she knew something was wrong when an 11-year-old boy sitting at one of her tables was forbidden from ordering anything to eat.

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Tika made her claim to fame with a video of all the outfits she wanted to wear in 2020 but couldn't.

Indigenous Circle: The inspirational legacy of Shingoose

Indigenous music trailblazer Shingoose passed away at 74 from COVID-19.

Toronto teen filmmaker praised for remote learning depiction

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Canadians leaving big cities at record numbers: Statistics Canada

Some of Canada’s biggest cities are seeing an exodus of people as urbanites move to bedroom communities, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.

A women wearing a mask walks past real estate listings during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga, Ont., on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Health officials and the government have asked that people stay inside to help curb the spread of COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canada surpasses 700,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Canada's procurement minister urged drugmaker Pfizer-BioNTech to get the country's COVID-19 vaccine delivery schedule back on track as soon as possible as cases of the novel coronavirus surged past the 700,000 mark on Saturday.

Biden outlines 'Day One' plan to undo some of Trump's signature decisions

In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor and to address the raging coronavirus pandemic, his incoming chief of staff said Saturday.

Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream

A city government in eastern China says the coronavirus was found on ice cream produced there, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch.

More than 7 in 10 Canadians support barring unvaccinated people from businesses: Nanos survey

More than seven in 10 Canadians support or somewhat support barring those who don’t have proof of vaccination from businesses where people are in close contact, according to a new Nanos survey.