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Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

RCMP in Alberta are warning people to be on the lookout for a newer BMW after they say there was a gunfight between one of its occupants and a police officer east of Edmonton.
Avid Terry Fox supporter cycles to memorial in Thunder Bay

Avid Terry Fox supporter cycles to memorial in Thunder Bay

Alberta man who trekked 40 kilometres to mark 40th annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope in 2020 ramped things up this year by cycling to Ontario.
Bears relocated out of Banff townsite for accessing food, garbage

Bears relocated out of Banff townsite for accessing food, garbage

“To ensure public safety and the best possible outcome for the bear, the cub and its mother were relocated to a more remote area of the park."
Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier today

Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier today

The new leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party doesn't have a seat in the legislature but announced she will run in a by-election in Brooks-Medicine Hat.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted of killing Calgary Uber driver

Sentencing delayed for man convicted of killing Calgary Uber driver

Convicted of manslaughter in July, Andrew Christal was one of three charged in the fatal stabbing of Kasif Hirani near Springbank Airport in late 2019.
Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices

Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices

Tech companies have long offered luxurious office perks for talent acquisition and retention, but they have been beefed up in recent months.
Only vet in Northern Alberta town retiring after almost 50 years

Only vet in Northern Alberta town retiring after almost 50 years

Dr. Rob Ostrander has been treating animals in Boyle since opening his practice back in 1976.
Man, 18, charged after allegedly assaulting ER nurse in Alberta hospital

Man, 18, charged after allegedly assaulting ER nurse in Alberta hospital

Patient is alleged to have choked, assaulted and threatened to kill a female nurse at a hospital in Lethbridge.
Alberta a unique place in the study of the ice age, says palaeontologist

Alberta a unique place in the study of the ice age, says palaeontologist

When the last major glacial advance occurred, it resulted in ice covering much of the province, according to Royal Alberta Museum curator Chris Jass.
Hospital staff being trained for Code Silver: how to respond to an active attacker

Hospital staff being trained for Code Silver: how to respond to an active attacker

Training is underway across B.C. to prepare hospital staff for a new type of emergency — Code Silver — so they learn to run, hide or even fight in the face of an attacker.
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