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Bowden Institution prisoner convicted in 1993 murder dies

Bowden Institution prisoner convicted in 1993 murder dies

Michael Lee Hobbs, 50, died in custody Jan. 2 serving an indeterminate sentence since May 14, 1993 after conviction in Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary
Alberta to send water bombers, helicopters to help fight Los Angeles wildfire

Alberta to send water bombers, helicopters to help fight Los Angeles wildfire

Alberta is preparing to send water bombers, night-vision helicopters and incident command team support to help battle wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles.
Alberta athlete training for new 2026 Olympic sport

Alberta athlete training for new 2026 Olympic sport

Kylee Toth of Cochrane, Alberta plans to compete in ski mountaineering which is being introduced at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Alberta Education Minister rejects teachers' association concern over mandatory tests

Alberta Education Minister rejects teachers' association concern over mandatory tests

Alberta's education minister is dismissing concerns from the province's teachers' association that more mandatory testing cuts into classroom learning and can be detrimental to students.
'Scary' or 'empty threats'? Canadians weigh in on Trump's '51st state' plan

'Scary' or 'empty threats'? Canadians weigh in on Trump's '51st state' plan

The Canadian Press asked people from Halifax to Vancouver what they thought of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's idea to make Canada the "51st state" and use "economic force" to do so.
B.C. Dairy Queen offers $2 burgers to celebrate Trudeau resignation

B.C. Dairy Queen offers $2 burgers to celebrate Trudeau resignation

Have a $2 Trudeau Resignation Burger in Langley, B.C.
Thailand travel advisory: Canadians warned about about trips amid rising violence

Thailand travel advisory: Canadians warned about about trips amid rising violence

You may want to reconsider trips amid ongoing violence.
Alberta Law Foundation endows $26.8 million to U of C to advance Family Justice

Alberta Law Foundation endows $26.8 million to U of C to advance Family Justice

The Alberta Law Foundation has made a $26.8 million donation to the University of Calgary to endow two Family Law chairs.
Central Alberta peace officer saves elderly lady and her dog trapped in house by fire

Central Alberta peace officer saves elderly lady and her dog trapped in house by fire

As bystanders frantically break windows to free senior, rescue made by peace officer bitten by loyal frightened dog for his heroism
Central Alberta residential care facility worker found not guilty of assault on patient

Central Alberta residential care facility worker found not guilty of assault on patient

Didsbury RCMP said they received information on Nov. 7, 2023 regarding the alleged physical abuse of a senior at a residential care facility.
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