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TSB releases investigation into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

TSB releases investigation into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

“On the day before the accident, the locomotive engineer who lost his life had descended Field hill on a grain train using maximum available braking. The safety hazard report he had prepared about the event was recovered from the accident site, but he never had the opportunity to submit it.”
Didsbury man missing since Monday

Didsbury man missing since Monday

There is no indication that foul play is involved in the disappearance of a Southern Alberta man who has been missing for four days say RCMP.
Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Health Canada has issued a warning for children's Paw Patrol water bottles sold in Dollarama stores across the country.
Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

Premier Jason Kenney said proposed legislation for Judge applicants to have sexual assault law and social context issues education will help protect sexual assault victims and encourage more reporting of sex crimes.
More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

Access to outpatient care for COVID-19 patients is expanding to more pharmacies across the province this week.
Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

A candidate in the last municipal election from Southern Alberta has been sentenced for one count of tax evasion, to which he pled guilty back in November.
Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

An Alberta long distance runner is going to take on whatever mother nature throws at him this weekend to raise funds for the Red Cross to support their efforts in Ukraine.
Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Canada's oil and gas industry remains in the dark about exactly how much it will be required to reduce its emissions in the coming decade, though a sweeping new plan unveiled by Ottawa on Tuesday suggests the goalposts will be ambitious.
Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

The Town of Banff is investigating a cybersecurity attack of its computer systems that happened March 19. There is no evidence of misuse of the information but the investigation is ongoing.
Serious blaze destroys house west of Sundre

Serious blaze destroys house west of Sundre

A rural home was destroyed by fire Sunday. When firefighters arrived the homeowner was trying to prevent it from spreading into nearby trees.
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