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Jasper helipad upgrade will allow for speedy STARS service

Jasper helipad upgrade will allow for speedy STARS service

STARS has three operating bases in Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.
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NDP leadership candidates to talk rural issues at Southern Alberta forum

NDP leadership candidates to talk rural issues at Southern Alberta forum

Sarah Elmeligi, NDP MLA for Banff-Kananaskis, will lead a "Rural Issues & Priorities" panel discussion with the Alberta NDP leadership candidates in Claresholm on April 13.
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Officers who arrested autistic youth in St. Albert playground won't be charged: ASIRT

Officers who arrested autistic youth in St. Albert playground won't be charged: ASIRT

According to a report published by Alberta's police watchdog, an arresting officer thought the youth was a known "drug user" after the officer recognized a license plate in the attached parking lot.
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Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Canada's population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.
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Canadian pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

Canadian pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

"Right time, right place, I guess," said pilot Dan Riise.
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Large barn fire in Springbank area Tuesday night

Large barn fire in Springbank area Tuesday night

Firefighters remained at the scene into Tuesday night with crews monitoring hot spots.
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Alberta hockey player named top Canadian University athlete

Alberta hockey player named top Canadian University athlete

Former Cochranite and MRU Cougar, Connor Bouchard, is the U SPORTS Player of The Year.
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RCMP appeal for tips in Lloydminster attempted abduction

RCMP appeal for tips in Lloydminster attempted abduction

Two men tried forcing a woman into a vehicle, say Lloydminster RCMP
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Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

If town is aware of a priority one road issue that doesn't get rectified, it is liable in full according to the courts now, says Olds CAO
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Grassi Lakes Roam transit scaled back to three days a week

Grassi Lakes Roam transit scaled back to three days a week

Bus shortage will mean less rides from Canmore to Grassi Lakes this spring and summer.
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