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Data errors paint unreal picture of housing development in small Alberta communities

Data errors paint unreal picture of housing development in small Alberta communities

An error that would go unnoticed in Edmonton can obliterate small town statistics.
Littering traffic stop on Northern Alberta highway turns into drug investigation

Littering traffic stop on Northern Alberta highway turns into drug investigation

Vermilion RCMP seized a significant quantity of drugs, including over 500 grams of cocaine, following a traffic stop on Hwy 16.
Northbound Highway 2 traffic redirected Wednesday after crash near Innisfail

Northbound Highway 2 traffic redirected Wednesday after crash near Innisfail

Detour on Highway 2 in Central Alberta after tanker truck crash Wednesday morning
Arson suspected in Innisfail motel fire

Arson suspected in Innisfail motel fire

Innisfail Fire Department chief suspect arson in Central Alberta abandoned hotel.
Alberta city wants free driver medical exams for seniors

Alberta city wants free driver medical exams for seniors

City of Cold Lake council recently deliberated over the cost of mandatory driver's license medical exams for people 75 and older. 
Mayerthorpe RCMP seize about $90,000 of street drugs

Mayerthorpe RCMP seize about $90,000 of street drugs

Traffic stop results in Sylvan Lake man being charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking
Closure of Northern Alberta youth treatment centre hurts families: Union

Closure of Northern Alberta youth treatment centre hurts families: Union

The High Prairie Campus Based Treatment Centre, which provides care for youth with serious behavioural issues, was damaged by a fire in Nov. 2023. Rather than refurbish the facility, the Government of Alberta plans to keep the centre closed indefinitely and transfer children hundreds of kilometres away for treatment,
RCMP seize guns, money and drugs from Fort McMurray home

RCMP seize guns, money and drugs from Fort McMurray home

RCMP display cocaine, handguns, cash and stolen cellphones they say were found in a Fort McMurray home.
Sundre Minor Hockey removes board member charged with sex offences

Sundre Minor Hockey removes board member charged with sex offences

Vice-president says RCMP allegations against Sundre woman “are not related to hockey activities or Sundre Minor Hockey” Association
Text messages claiming to be from Calgary Parking are a scam

Text messages claiming to be from Calgary Parking are a scam

Calgary Parking said text messages that ask for payment for unpaid parking tickets are a scam.
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