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Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Powerlifting: Chase Weigel sets new benchmark in squat, wins five titles
Two municipalities withdraw from group trying to bring foreign investment to Edmonton area

Two municipalities withdraw from group trying to bring foreign investment to Edmonton area

“It might be a wake up call for [Edmonton Global] to get back to some of their grassroots, get back to the sectors that they originally decided would be perfect for economic development in the region...  more than just hydrogen and the airport,” St. Albert's Mayor Cathy Heron said.
Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) consulted and determined item was a butane lighter
Canmore feral rabbit removal program halted following deadly disease

Canmore feral rabbit removal program halted following deadly disease

A fatal disease in Canmore’s fatal rabbit population is believed to have eradicated the well-known bunnies in the mountain town.
Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Province grants approval to $65-70 million project near High River despite concerns from area residents.
Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

St. Paul RCMP have confirmed that a robbery with a firearm took place at the Club Bingo hall in St. Paul on Dec. 13 at about 9 p.m.
St. Albert kid becomes Edmonton Oilers mini-mascot

St. Albert kid becomes Edmonton Oilers mini-mascot

Hudson Harrington first to play “Kit” on ice
Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Central Alberta residents worried their wells will go dry if water from a nearby aquifer is diverted for fracking.
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."
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