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Case for suspect in historic Alberta murder adjourned until Dec. 5 in Cochrane court

Case for suspect in historic Alberta murder adjourned until Dec. 5 in Cochrane court

The case against Ronald James Edwards, who was accused for the murder of Pauline Brazeau, is adjourned until Dec. 5.
Epic battle between octopus and sea lion captured on video

Epic battle between octopus and sea lion captured on video

The ocean battle lasted five minutes, just 100 metres from shore.
Cannabis production facility closure won't affect Olds College's cannabis courses

Cannabis production facility closure won't affect Olds College's cannabis courses

As sales in the legal cannabis market proved tough to achieve, modifications were made to Olds College courses to adjust to the evolving industry
Northern Alberta grass fire destroys several outbuildings

Northern Alberta grass fire destroys several outbuildings

Seventeen firefighters needed to extinguish late night grass fire in Barrhead County.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers to focus on quality, timing this year: experts

Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers to focus on quality, timing this year: experts

TORONTO — Inflation, high interest rates and layoffs are weighing on wallets ahead of Black Friday.
Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America

Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America

A new report says the country's two biggest airlines ranked last for on-time performance among large North American carriers last month.
Edmonton human rights group upset encampment hearing won't be heard until January

Edmonton human rights group upset encampment hearing won't be heard until January

EDMONTON — A human rights group is expressing concern that its court application to pause the City of Edmonton's dismantling of homeless encampments won't be heard until the new year, well after winter weather has settled in.
Central Alberta town councils call for Red Deer River water study

Central Alberta town councils call for Red Deer River water study

Olds town council has joined Didsbury and Sundre in supporting a call for the province to fund a study into whether a second reservoir is needed along the Red Deer River to ensure there's enough water for users
B.C. stream watchers link 'unprecedented' coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought

B.C. stream watchers link 'unprecedented' coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought

A chemical found in tires that has previously been associated with coho deaths, coupled with B.C.'s drought suspected in death of more coho this fall.
Number of new Canadian firefighters decreasing, says a Northern Alberta Fire Chief

Number of new Canadian firefighters decreasing, says a Northern Alberta Fire Chief

St. Paul Fire Chief Trevor Kotowich saysl there is less interest from people to volunteer as firefighters. 
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