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Alberta premier Danielle Smith calls for new arena in Calgary

Alberta premier Danielle Smith calls for new arena in Calgary

Premier says the 39-year-old Saddledome has served the community well, but can no longer compete with new buildings across North America for events, concerts and sports.
Door kicked in to save dogs in Northern Alberta house fire

Door kicked in to save dogs in Northern Alberta house fire

Nearby workers take action after noticing smoke coming from a home, as well as the sound of a dog inside, in the hamlet of Busby.
Dangerous offender denied parole in horrific sexual assault in Banff

Dangerous offender denied parole in horrific sexual assault in Banff

The Parole Board of Canada denies request after psychological risk assessment indicates offender poses a very high risk of violent re-offending.
Mountain View County residents want black bear relocated

Mountain View County residents want black bear relocated

Cougar Creek subdivision residents near Sundre express concerns about large bruin that has been seen roaming around homes in the area.
Nature Conservancy announces campaign to save landscape in southern Alberta

Nature Conservancy announces campaign to save landscape in southern Alberta

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a $6.9-million campaign to save a distinctive landscape near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta.
Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties

Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties

Smith said she is cancelling a health consulting agreement involving the World Economic Forum because she won’t work with a group that talks about controlling governments.
House cat survives almost two months in Alberta wilderness

House cat survives almost two months in Alberta wilderness

“He survived out in the wilderness on his own all that time – 54 days. It’s kind of a miracle."
RCMP say threats to Northern Alberta school have been dealt with

RCMP say threats to Northern Alberta school have been dealt with

RCMP officials are urging calm after a night of furious social media chatter erupted among parents of students in the Lac La Biche area over a possible attack at a local school.
Two plead guilty, two others found guilty at trial

Two plead guilty, two others found guilty at trial

The two suspects who went to trial have been found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Calling Lake's Nature Duperron in 2019.
Alberta health-care unions say review could further destabilize system in crisis

Alberta health-care unions say review could further destabilize system in crisis

The unions, which represent more than 120,000 workers, say the problem won't be solved by a reorganization of Alberta Health Services.
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