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RCMP seize drugs and weapons during High Volume Stop project in Vermilion area

RCMP seize drugs and weapons during High Volume Stop project in Vermilion area

The Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit recently conducted a joint "High Volume Stop" project in the Vermilion area, which resulted in several traffic violations and fines.
Wildfire being held west of Benchlands in MD of Bighorn

Wildfire being held west of Benchlands in MD of Bighorn

Sixteen firefighters and two helicopters responding to fire west of Calgary.
BREAKING: Four youth charged with attempted murder after woman found bloodied and beaten

BREAKING: Four youth charged with attempted murder after woman found bloodied and beaten

A woman was found beaten, stabbed and left for dead near Long Island Lake earlier this month.
Opportunity renews state of local emergency because of crime

Opportunity renews state of local emergency because of crime

“It’s (crime is) really getting out of hand again”
Province abandons controversial Bow River dam, will expand and relocate Ghost reservoir

Province abandons controversial Bow River dam, will expand and relocate Ghost reservoir

Opponents of the controversial Glenbow East dam proposal relieved to hear province has shelved the idea that would flood two parks
Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta

Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta

A giant skull from a rare dinosaur that's about the size of a baby elephant is being excavated near Grand Prairie.
Alberta native plant rescue group will collect plants in area soon to be new subdivision

Alberta native plant rescue group will collect plants in area soon to be new subdivision

Alberta Native Plant Rescue, is organizing a group to collect a variety of native grasses and plants before the bulldozers scrape them away forever in south Cochrane.
Westlock RCMP searching for armed and dangerous man

Westlock RCMP searching for armed and dangerous man

Rick Ernest Atzler, 31, of Westlock, is wanted for numerous offences, including allegedly pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm. 
NDP leader promises increased visibility in rural Alberta

NDP leader promises increased visibility in rural Alberta

“I think it's fair to say that in the past, Alberta's New Democrats have not been as visible as we should be outside of Calgary and Edmonton," NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says.
Northern Lights shone oner northeastern Alberta last night

Northern Lights shone oner northeastern Alberta last night

Wow. The lights of the aurora borealis were stunning Tuesday night over Lac La Biche.
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