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Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

There are reports from Red Deer of counterfeit money but police say the ‘spillover’ effect could impact rural communities
School bus driver injured in collision with semi truck in Central Alberta

School bus driver injured in collision with semi truck in Central Alberta

No students were on board during crash on Highway 22 that injured school bus driver
Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

While many Canadian cities, like Toronto and Ottawa, are expected to see net gains in species over the coming decades, Vancouver is forecast to see the biggest loss of urban wildlife in the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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