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Scam letter targeting 'distant relatives' in Northern Alberta town

Scam letter targeting 'distant relatives' in Northern Alberta town

RCMP say a fraudulent letter has been circulating in Lac La Biche County that claims local residents are eligible for millions of dollars in insurance money.
Calgary man charged after high-end items stolen in multiple break-ins

Calgary man charged after high-end items stolen in multiple break-ins

Jewellery, vehicles, firearms and more seized during investigation into break-and-enters that occurred in Foothills and Rocky View counties over a three-month period.
Alberta justice minister urges federal government to dismiss RCMP commissioner Lucki

Alberta justice minister urges federal government to dismiss RCMP commissioner Lucki

Tyler Shandro says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki has failed to do her job on multiple files, including the convoy protests and blockades earlier this year.
Alberta's tactic of doling out cash fuels inflation rather than easing it: economists

Alberta's tactic of doling out cash fuels inflation rather than easing it: economists

Experts say the tactic used by Alberta this week and B.C. and Quebec earlier this year fails to quell inflation because having extra money means people will continue spending.
Quebec town tries cowboy tactics after crop-trampling cattle evade capture for months

Quebec town tries cowboy tactics after crop-trampling cattle evade capture for months

A small Quebec town estimates the herd of runaway cattle have caused between $20,000 and $25,000 worth of damage to nearby crops.
RCMP arrest two youths after bear spray incident in Airdrie

RCMP arrest two youths after bear spray incident in Airdrie

RCMP have charged two youths, both residents of Calgary, with two counts each of assault with a weapon and mischief over $5,000.
Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks, agencies during inflation crisis

Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks, agencies during inflation crisis

Food Banks Alberta CEO Arianna Scott said the money is critical to meet rising needs from the public.
This couple tried to cross Canada by kiss 50 years ago. Where are they now?

This couple tried to cross Canada by kiss 50 years ago. Where are they now?

Photographer seeking public's help to find out if couple made it from Vancouver to New Brunswick funded by kissing folks on the street.
Calgary police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest

Calgary police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest

Before the suspect was placed in the vehicle, police say a struggle occurred and force was used by an officer.
Banff, Lake Louise Tourism unveils 10-year vision for national park

Banff, Lake Louise Tourism unveils 10-year vision for national park

Plan to focus on sustainability, preservation of nature and Indigenous cultural awareness, among much else.
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