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Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

A 70-year-old Barrhead woman will have to pay $1,700 after being caught with enough untaxed cigarettes to sustain the average smoker’s habit for a couple of years. 
Grizzly sow and cubs captured on trail camera southwest of Sundre

Grizzly sow and cubs captured on trail camera southwest of Sundre

Camera give Municipal District of Bighorn property owners rare and unique glimpse into wild animals and their behaviours
Two St. Albert men facing dozens of gun charges

Two St. Albert men facing dozens of gun charges

Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has laid 46 combined charges against two St. Albert men following an investigation earlier this month.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks Thursday wasn't enough to keep Canada's main stock index from posting a loss amid weakness in tech and other sectors, while U.S. markets also declined.
No immediate plans for Okotoks to increase watering restrictions

No immediate plans for Okotoks to increase watering restrictions

The Town of Okotoks is monitoring reservoir levels and, so far, has no plans to move to more stringent watering restrictions.
Damage to 21 vehicles reported over two nights: St. Albert RCMP

Damage to 21 vehicles reported over two nights: St. Albert RCMP

Vehicle vandalism spree in St. Albert looking for a Nissan Versa Note or similar car.
Roughly 1,000 affordable housing units in Canmore expected in upcoming plan

Roughly 1,000 affordable housing units in Canmore expected in upcoming plan

Canmore Town council is considering a plan to build up to 1,300 homes over the next 10 to 20 years in the Palliser Trail area.
Yellowknife residents ordered to leave as wildfire burns nearby

Yellowknife residents ordered to leave as wildfire burns nearby

The evacuation order issued late Wednesday applies to Yellowknife, which has a population of about 20,000 people, as well as the nearby communities of Ndilo and Dettah.
Fire ravages Innisfail westside home

Fire ravages Innisfail westside home

Occupants of an Innisfail home that was razed by fire escaped safely; pet cat rescued from the basement.
Large police response in Okotoks the result of a hoax

Large police response in Okotoks the result of a hoax

A heavy police presence in a north Okotoks neighbourhood Aug. 15 was the result of swatting, where someone makes a fake report of a serious crime.
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