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Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Laying in a Japanese hospital bed, thousands of kilometres away from home, Cole Richardson’s life almost ended after a trick gone wrong on a ski trip.
Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver's Stanley Park due to moth infestation

Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver's Stanley Park due to moth infestation

VANCOUVER — The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in a multi-year project to remove about one quarter of the trees that make up what's considered a Vancouver jewel.
Calgary woman killed in single vehicle crash near Airdrie

Calgary woman killed in single vehicle crash near Airdrie

A 28-year-old Calgary woman was killed after striking a power pole three kilometres south of Airdrie.
Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

The airline says the new feature will provide "reassurance every step of the way" — but customers have shared horror stories in the past.
House fire near Airdrie caused $1.1 million damage to home

House fire near Airdrie caused $1.1 million damage to home

The origin point of the fire was in the basement, said Airdrie fire officials of a house fire in Buffalo Rub.
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

TORONTO — Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday.
Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights. In February 2017, near Banff, Alta.
Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted to Calgary hospital after being struck by semi truck on Highway 2 near Red Deer
Seasonal road closures in effect for Kananaskis Country

Seasonal road closures in effect for Kananaskis Country

Annual road closures in Kananaskis Country take effect today, Friday (Dec. 1).
UPDATE: Red Deer County arrest related to earlier aggravated assault in Sylvan Lake

UPDATE: Red Deer County arrest related to earlier aggravated assault in Sylvan Lake

RCMP charge Red Deer County resident with robbery and assault after victim sustains serious injuries in Sylvan Lake
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