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Skepticism causes organizer to remove GoFundMe for Okotoks man critically injured in crash

Skepticism causes organizer to remove GoFundMe for Okotoks man critically injured in crash

The GoFundMe launched last week for Rob Sholter, which received overwhelming support, has been ended due to some negative reception from community members.
For Better or For Worse comic artist Lynn Johnston ventures into kids books

For Better or For Worse comic artist Lynn Johnston ventures into kids books

Famed North Vancouver cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s new series of kids books follow the adventures of 9-year-old Timothy Bot
Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples

Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples

CALGARY — Police have laid drug-trafficking charges after a man allegedly handed out business cards with free samples of cocaine in Calgary.
Okotoks man killed in collision with train

Okotoks man killed in collision with train

The truck proceeded across the tracks when the train, unable to stop in time, struck the pickup on the passenger side. 
Rising homicide rates alarm Saskatchewan RCMP: Three in 29 hours

Rising homicide rates alarm Saskatchewan RCMP: Three in 29 hours

Only one month into 2024 and RCMP have investigated five homicides and Saskatoon Police Service are investigating one homicide.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge lakefront suites getting a multimillion-dollar renovation

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge lakefront suites getting a multimillion-dollar renovation

Major renovations at the Jasper Park Lodge are expected to wrap up by May long weekend.
Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty to lesser charges

Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty to lesser charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the 2022 blockade at the Canada-U. S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Alberta potter competed in CBC reality show premiering Thursday

Alberta potter competed in CBC reality show premiering Thursday

The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down airs this Thursday, but an Alberta contestant says you'll have to watch to find out what happens.
'Zombie deer disease' sends B.C. biologists on a hunt for answers

'Zombie deer disease' sends B.C. biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.
Expert says vigilance, surveillance and increased trapping only hope to contain wild boars in Alberta

Expert says vigilance, surveillance and increased trapping only hope to contain wild boars in Alberta

Wild boar, a serious invasive species threat, have so far been found in about 24 out of 74 municipalities in Alberta.
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