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Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead after Cold Lake RCMP respond to stabbing complaint

Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead after Cold Lake RCMP respond to stabbing complaint

Cold Lake RCMP responded to a 911 call of an attempted stabbing at a transit stop on 50th Street and 43rd Avenue at about 8 p.m. Dec. 14.
Alberta’s lifting of restrictions on wolverine trapping could spell disaster for a declining population

Alberta’s lifting of restrictions on wolverine trapping could spell disaster for a declining population

Alberta’s move to lift restrictions on trapping activities is scientifically unsound and will hasten population decline across the province.
7 key food trends for 2025 forecasted by Instacart purchasing data

7 key food trends for 2025 forecasted by Instacart purchasing data

Instacart shares findings and highlights from its 2024 food and grocery trends report.
How to set your 2025 mental health new year's resolutions

How to set your 2025 mental health new year's resolutions

Blueprint spotlights an area of new year's resolutions that is often overlooked: mental health.
Trump’s proposed tariffs set to cost Alberta big: Athabasca U prof

Trump’s proposed tariffs set to cost Alberta big: Athabasca U prof

U of C economist estimates $1,100 cost per 10 per cent tariff
Graffiti art an expression of culture and identity for Northern Alberta artist

Graffiti art an expression of culture and identity for Northern Alberta artist

To many, graffitis are an eyesore and vandalism left on public and private property. But for others, when done with consideration and respect – graffiti is an art. It is a raw expression of culture, identity, and emotion. 
Central Alberta man killed by coworker with machete in Alberta McDonalds 'bright future and big plans'

Central Alberta man killed by coworker with machete in Alberta McDonalds 'bright future and big plans'

“My son Josh was such an amazing person. I’m so proud to be his dad. Josh had a bright future and big plans. There’s aren’t words to capture the wonderful person he was or for how much it breaks my heart that he did not get more time.”
Weak loonie straining your travel budget? How to still take the trip and save money

Weak loonie straining your travel budget? How to still take the trip and save money

Whether having to scale back vacation spending or deciding to forgo a trip to the U.S., it's a reality many travellers are contending with this holiday season as the loonie's value continues to weaken.
Province appoints its first advocate solely in charge of dealing with prejudice of Indigenous Peoples in health care

Province appoints its first advocate solely in charge of dealing with prejudice of Indigenous Peoples in health care

Tony Cardinal, a member of Goodfish Lake Cree Nation, has more than 30 years of experience supporting the care and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, and will put this experience to use while working out of the Office of Alberta’s Health Advocates to lead investigations, make suggestions, and address concerns.
'I saw a huge flash of light before my eyes': Northern Alberta crash victim

'I saw a huge flash of light before my eyes': Northern Alberta crash victim

Alex Dunlop was driving his Harley Davidson south of Westlock when he was hit by an SUV travelling 142 km/hr in his lane.
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