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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

On Dec. 12 just after 6:30 p.m. a pedestrian was struck by a single motor vehicle on Highway 37 near Range Road 270 in the county
K-Country closure in place to protect denning grizzly bear

K-Country closure in place to protect denning grizzly bear

“Sometimes people are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and might inadvertently disturb a bear’s den, but under no circumstance should people be intentionally approaching a den or entering a closed area."
Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household goods, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says retailers will have no choice but to pass the increases on to customers.
Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

Northern Alberta MLA calls for stricter criteria for renewable energy development

MLA Scott Cyr says there needs to be better and more structured criteria that developers of green energy projects are required to follow in the province.
Drunken man allegedly smashed through front doors of Innisfail care facility

Drunken man allegedly smashed through front doors of Innisfail care facility

Yukon man charged after violent assault on nurse, property damaged and Mountie injured during response
This year's Alberta Summer Games surplus going to charities

This year's Alberta Summer Games surplus going to charities

The 2023 Alberta Summer Games presented its biggest cheque to an Okotoks non-profit from surplus funds realized by the Games.
Nurse assaulted in Alberta care facility, RCMP charge Yukon man

Nurse assaulted in Alberta care facility, RCMP charge Yukon man

Innisfail RCMP report nurse attacked at care facility with significant damage committed on the supportive living facility
Canada among umbrella group refusing to sign COP28 draft agreement

Canada among umbrella group refusing to sign COP28 draft agreement

Talks in Dubai have continued past the official close of the climate change summit on Tuesday after the omissions of plans to “phase out” fossil fuels from a draft text of the first global stocktake brought the summit the “verge of complete failure.”
UCP rejects bill respecting APP referendum results

UCP rejects bill respecting APP referendum results

During a Dec. 6 legislature session, the UCP government rejected amendments to Bill 2: the Alberta Pension Plan Act, giving the government the choice of whether to accept Alberta Pension Plan (APP) referendum results in the future.
No feral horse capture planned for Sundre area this winter

No feral horse capture planned for Sundre area this winter

The number of feral horses counted in the Sundre zone has reached an active management threshold
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