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Fatal shooting of man who stabbed mother and child justified: Alberta police watchdog

Fatal shooting of man who stabbed mother and child justified: Alberta police watchdog

Alberta's police watchdog says it was necessary for police to shoot a man who stabbed a mother and her child outside a school last year.
ASIRT says officer who shot at stolen truck as it drove at him was reasonable in his actions

ASIRT says officer who shot at stolen truck as it drove at him was reasonable in his actions

“The stolen truck, a F-350, is a large and heavy vehicle capable of causing serious injury even when a person is inside another vehicle. When the [subject officer] responded with a single shot, he intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm. The two are proportionate.” 
Lac La Biche continue search for suspects who fled in Hylo area

Lac La Biche continue search for suspects who fled in Hylo area

Lac La Biche RCMP continue to search for suspects they say fled from police in a stolen vehicle on Thursday evening
New $241 million flour milling facility being built in Central Alberta

New $241 million flour milling facility being built in Central Alberta

A new flour milling facility in Red Deer County is expected to create about 27 permanent and about 200 temporary jobs, say officials
Manhunt continues for man wanted in roadside killing north of Calgary

Manhunt continues for man wanted in roadside killing north of Calgary

Search continues for Elijah Blake Strawberry, 28, who allegedly murdered Airdrie resident Colin Hough.
Lakehead University paper shares bear attack stats in Alberta over last three decades

Lakehead University paper shares bear attack stats in Alberta over last three decades

Bear attack in Madden raises questions of bear attack frequency in Canada
Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say

Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say

Public health agencies are encouraging people who received a first dose of mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose.
Fixed mortgage rates under 4% are in sight, mortgage brokers say

Fixed mortgage rates under 4% are in sight, mortgage brokers say

Lower rates may help prospective homebuyers and borrowers with upcoming mortgage renewals
Airport lounge access, travel companions and insurance: why some credit card benefits are not worth the hype

Airport lounge access, travel companions and insurance: why some credit card benefits are not worth the hype

In spite of annual fees, the benefits they bring may make some credit cards worth the cost. Just know that some perks are overrated
Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself

Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services said a man used a full can of bear spray on an attacking female grizzly bear in the Madden-area, likely preventing him from sustaining even more serious injuries.
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