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Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Powerlifting: Chase Weigel sets new benchmark in squat, wins five titles
Victim of deadly road rage incident in NE Calgary identified

Victim of deadly road rage incident in NE Calgary identified

The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a non-injury hit-and-run collision that occurred between the two vehicles shortly before the call was made to 9-1-1.
Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) consulted and determined item was a butane lighter
Canmore feral rabbit removal program halted following deadly disease

Canmore feral rabbit removal program halted following deadly disease

A fatal disease in Canmore’s fatal rabbit population is believed to have eradicated the well-known bunnies in the mountain town.
Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Province grants approval to $65-70 million project near High River despite concerns from area residents.
Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

St. Paul RCMP have confirmed that a robbery with a firearm took place at the Club Bingo hall in St. Paul on Dec. 13 at about 9 p.m.
Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Central Alberta residents worried their wells will go dry if water from a nearby aquifer is diverted for fracking.
K-Country closure in place to protect denning grizzly bear

K-Country closure in place to protect denning grizzly bear

“Sometimes people are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and might inadvertently disturb a bear’s den, but under no circumstance should people be intentionally approaching a den or entering a closed area."
Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

According to the City of Airdrie, no more dogs remain at EJ Rescue Foundation's facility.
Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household goods, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says retailers will have no choice but to pass the increases on to customers.
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