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RCMP seeking assailant after fight leaves man unconscious

RCMP seeking assailant after fight leaves man unconscious

RCMP in Cochrane looking for suspect after victim suffered multiple broken bones in his face and a brain bleed.
Climber dies in wife's arms following accident in Banff

Climber dies in wife's arms following accident in Banff

A 28-year-old Australian man is dead following a climbing accident on Cascade Mountain near Banff.
It took 35 years for this Alberta hamlet to get third set of traffic lights

It took 35 years for this Alberta hamlet to get third set of traffic lights

Lac La Biche will become a three-light hamlet as newest set is slated to officially go green on Oct. 12.
Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

RCMP in Alberta are warning people to be on the lookout for a newer BMW after they say there was a gunfight between one of its occupants and a police officer east of Edmonton.
Bears relocated out of Banff townsite for accessing food, garbage

Bears relocated out of Banff townsite for accessing food, garbage

“To ensure public safety and the best possible outcome for the bear, the cub and its mother were relocated to a more remote area of the park."
Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier today

Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier today

The new leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party doesn't have a seat in the legislature but announced she will run in a by-election in Brooks-Medicine Hat.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted of killing Calgary Uber driver

Sentencing delayed for man convicted of killing Calgary Uber driver

Convicted of manslaughter in July, Andrew Christal was one of three charged in the fatal stabbing of Kasif Hirani near Springbank Airport in late 2019.
Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices

Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices

Tech companies have long offered luxurious office perks for talent acquisition and retention, but they have been beefed up in recent months.
Only vet in Northern Alberta town retiring after almost 50 years

Only vet in Northern Alberta town retiring after almost 50 years

Dr. Rob Ostrander has been treating animals in Boyle since opening his practice back in 1976.
Man, 18, charged after allegedly assaulting ER nurse in Alberta hospital

Man, 18, charged after allegedly assaulting ER nurse in Alberta hospital

Patient is alleged to have choked, assaulted and threatened to kill a female nurse at a hospital in Lethbridge.
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