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Alberta wife-carrying race has Canada-wide and global reach

Alberta wife-carrying race has Canada-wide and global reach

Register online for only sanctioned wife carrying contest being held in Lac La Biche July 12
Escaped inmate recaptured by RCMP in Northern Alberta

Escaped inmate recaptured by RCMP in Northern Alberta

An inmate who escaped from a healing centre in Edmonton on May 30 was recaptured near St. Paul Alberta.
Copper wire theft disrupts cell service in Northern Alberta town

Copper wire theft disrupts cell service in Northern Alberta town

Weeks later, many in Westlock, Alberta are still experiencing issues with cell service
13-year-old found guilty of sexual assault on 12-year-old in Alberta classroom

13-year-old found guilty of sexual assault on 12-year-old in Alberta classroom

Court heard that the incident occurred in a darkened computer classroom after the teacher had left the room.
Homeowner holds suspect wanted on Canada-wide warrant until police arrive

Homeowner holds suspect wanted on Canada-wide warrant until police arrive

RCMP responding to a B&E found Leonard McGillis, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
Northern Alberta man facing $1,700 bill for water line leak

Northern Alberta man facing $1,700 bill for water line leak

Adil Imtiaz is asking the town to reduce a $1,700 bill he received for work the Town of Athabasca did to repair a leaking water line on his property in March.
Jasper RCMP still looking for Hinton male missing for almost three weeks

Jasper RCMP still looking for Hinton male missing for almost three weeks

"As we continue our ground searches, we ask for the public to check any outbuildings on your property, utility and holidays trailers, as well as your properties on the outskirts of town."
Calgary ends state of local emergency after water main break

Calgary ends state of local emergency after water main break

The City of Calgary ended its state of local emergency on Thursday, marking the end of daily news briefings that the City has been giving since the water crisis began last month.
Wildfire burns out of control near Suncor's Firebag oilsands site

Wildfire burns out of control near Suncor's Firebag oilsands site

Suncor Energy Inc. says it is moving to have essential personnel only at its Firebag oilsands site as a wildfire burns out of control nearby.
Cessation of Legal Aid services looming, gov't offers to extend funding

Cessation of Legal Aid services looming, gov't offers to extend funding

Legal Aid Alberta says ultimatum offered by Alberta government “erodes the independence of this organization and its ability to deliver services.”
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