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Charges pending following West Edmonton Mall lockdown over weapons complaint

Charges pending following West Edmonton Mall lockdown over weapons complaint

Charges laid against man after firearms complaint
Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

The airline says the new feature will provide "reassurance every step of the way" — but customers have shared horror stories in the past.
House fire near Airdrie caused $1.1 million damage to home

House fire near Airdrie caused $1.1 million damage to home

The origin point of the fire was in the basement, said Airdrie fire officials of a house fire in Buffalo Rub.
Calgary woman killed in accident near Airdrie

Calgary woman killed in accident near Airdrie

Airdrie, Alta. – On Dec. 2, 2023, at 1:39 a.m., Airdrie RCMP received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Range Road 11, 3 kilometers South of Airdrie. Upon arrival, the vehicle had major damage from striking a power pole.
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

TORONTO — Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday.
Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights. In February 2017, near Banff, Alta.
Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted to Calgary hospital after being struck by semi truck on Highway 2 near Red Deer
Seasonal road closures in effect for Kananaskis Country

Seasonal road closures in effect for Kananaskis Country

Annual road closures in Kananaskis Country take effect today, Friday (Dec. 1).
UPDATE: Red Deer County arrest related to earlier aggravated assault in Sylvan Lake

UPDATE: Red Deer County arrest related to earlier aggravated assault in Sylvan Lake

RCMP charge Red Deer County resident with robbery and assault after victim sustains serious injuries in Sylvan Lake
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating fewer animal products and reducing their waste likely come to mind. But there’s another, perhaps easier, way to cut your emissions: delete old emails.