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Airdrie man who killed his mother granted more freedom by Alberta Review Board

Airdrie man who killed his mother granted more freedom by Alberta Review Board

Airdrie's Alexander Thorpe, who was found not criminally responsible for the killing of his mother due to a mental disorder, has been granted more freedom, including trips to Calgary.
Black bear relocated out of Canmore neighbourhood

Black bear relocated out of Canmore neighbourhood

“There’s a bridge and the bear was laid down in a bush looking up and we were probably four or five metres away,” said Nicolas Gagnon, 17.
Sundre homicide investigation concludes

Sundre homicide investigation concludes

Town of Sundre mayor says the prompt RCMP response to woman's murder was reassuring
Experts weigh impact from Supreme Court ruling on other federal environmental moves

Experts weigh impact from Supreme Court ruling on other federal environmental moves

Many legal experts say a Supreme Court ruling that found much of Ottawa's environmental assessment law unconstitutional will have no impact on other federal moves, such as clean electricity regulations or oilsands emissions caps.
Canmore hiker wearing earbuds forced to deploy bear spray in close encounter

Canmore hiker wearing earbuds forced to deploy bear spray in close encounter

“The person who encountered the bear is new to Canmore and was taking a walk wearing earbuds, which potentially affected their ability to hear."
Hunters encouraged to make bear awareness a top priority

Hunters encouraged to make bear awareness a top priority

Chairman of Mountain View BearSmart Society explained that if a hunter is successful in killing game, the danger of a bear encounter remains
One ton pumpkin wins at the Great White North Pumpkin Fair

One ton pumpkin wins at the Great White North Pumpkin Fair

To organizers of the annual Great White North Pumpkin Fair held in Smoky Lake, Don Crews of Lloydminster was a familiar face in the winning circle with the heaviest pumpkin - once again.
Airdrie RCMP locate missing teen

Airdrie RCMP locate missing teen

The Airdrie RCMP reported they have located a missing 15-year-old.
Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

The mountain town’s coal mining history dates back to 1883, but since its last operations ceased in 1979, it has become more synonymous with tourism.
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 60 pounds on average, when combined with intensive diet and exercise, a new study shows.
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