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17 tourist busses pulled from road in Southern Alberta blitz

17 tourist busses pulled from road in Southern Alberta blitz

Busses found lacking were either towed or could have a mechanic come service them before they drove again during a blitz at Moraine Lake.
Video: American suspect captured at B.C. border in dramatic chase

Video: American suspect captured at B.C. border in dramatic chase

It was a dramatic Sunday at the Peace Arch border crossing. Footage shows a suspect trying to run from police amid dozens of parked vehicles.
Canada Day tornado swept through central Alberta (4 photos)

Canada Day tornado swept through central Alberta (4 photos)

Carstairs area farm property among those to sustain heavy damage to buildings; but no injuries yet reported
Grizzly bear encounters prompt trail closures in K-Country

Grizzly bear encounters prompt trail closures in K-Country

“In both incidents, the bear did not make contact with the hikers and there were no injuries. In both instances, there were no signs of cubs.”
Police watchdog says Calgary officers not at fault for shooting woman in hotel

Police watchdog says Calgary officers not at fault for shooting woman in hotel

CALGARY — Police officers who shot at a woman 13 times after she pointed a fake gun at them should not be charged, Alberta's police watchdog said in a report Friday.
Canadian food bank operators say many are facing food crisis

Canadian food bank operators say many are facing food crisis

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
City unveils 18 new electric vehicle charging stations

City unveils 18 new electric vehicle charging stations

The City of St. Albert announced this week that electric vehicle drivers have 18 new charging stations to use throughout the city.
Alberta MP's bill aims to strengthen relations with Taiwan

Alberta MP's bill aims to strengthen relations with Taiwan

“The bill seeks to establish a policy with Taiwan that would still maintain informal relations but would provide a framework towards strengthening relations with Taiwan,” St. Albert MP Michael Cooper said.
Centenarian sisters catch-up after 8 years separation

Centenarian sisters catch-up after 8 years separation

The two, who hadn’t been face-to-face since 2015, were brought together in Lac La Biche last week.
Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

People who wish to become Canadian need to answer 20 questions about citizens' rights and responsibilities, as well as Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.
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