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Car catches fire after hitting electric box, knocks out power

Car catches fire after hitting electric box, knocks out power

A St. Albert driver who mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brakes, struck an electric box catching their car on fire.
Watch: Banff crews save distressed elk that fell through ice

Watch: Banff crews save distressed elk that fell through ice

Parks Canada staff in Banff used their bodies and chainsaws free a trapped elk who fell through the ice on the Bow River.
Man killed in hit and run collision east of Innisfail

Man killed in hit and run collision east of Innisfail

Police believe a 2019 or older Chevrolet or GMC 2500 or 3500 HD pickup truck was involved in a fatal hit and run in Central Alberta Thursday.
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.
Cochrane mayor looking to get out the vote for Kraft Hockeyville March 29-30

Cochrane mayor looking to get out the vote for Kraft Hockeyville March 29-30

With voting taking place starting at 7 a.m. on March 29 and continuing through March 30 until 3 p.m., the time to get behind the community now.
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.
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