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Parvovirus found in dogs left behind after owner passes away in Northern Alberta

Parvovirus found in dogs left behind after owner passes away in Northern Alberta

Efforts to find homes for about 15 of dogs left behind on a rural property in the Bellis area after their owner passed away this fall, hit another challenge when three puppies picked up for adoption were found to have parvovirus.
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Albertan race car driver recovering from Highway 63 crash

Albertan race car driver recovering from Highway 63 crash

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18th conviction in 12 months for "revolving door" Northern Alberta offender

18th conviction in 12 months for "revolving door" Northern Alberta offender

Terrance Chalifoux in a tough spot says judge, but a lack of programs mean custody is the only option for punishment.
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Canada’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.8%, the highest in years

Canada’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.8%, the highest in years

The Canadian dollar also fell below 71 U.S. cents.
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Planners showcase $98 million idea for Northern Alberta agri-food business

Planners showcase $98 million idea for Northern Alberta agri-food business

The first phase, he explained, involves building a campus of six garden farm systems and six mushroom farm systems.  
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More than $1-billion spent cleaning up orphan wells in Alberta led to only 5 per cent reduction, report finds

More than $1-billion spent cleaning up orphan wells in Alberta led to only 5 per cent reduction, report finds

Alberta's oil and gas sector is required to spend a certain amount each year on cleaning up inactive wells and pipelines, but expert Martin Olszynski says it is barely making a dent addressing its full liabilities
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Preliminary hearing set for Northern Alberta RCMP officer accused of child exploitation

Preliminary hearing set for Northern Alberta RCMP officer accused of child exploitation

A St. Paul RCMP officer facing child exploitation charges is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 23, 2025.
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Central Alberta man jailed for sexual interference of 13 year-old girl

Central Alberta man jailed for sexual interference of 13 year-old girl

Dean Humphrey, 35 of Olds, was sentenced in Calgary Court of Justice on Dec. 4 for one count while the Crown withdrew abduct person under 14, luring a child and sexual assault charges
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Holiday rom-coms are big business – and audiences can’t get enough

Holiday rom-coms are big business – and audiences can’t get enough

With a simple formula and a guaranteed happy ending, streamers and cable channels are pumping out movies offering easy, chill viewing during an otherwise hectic season
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Crown seeks adult sentence for Alberta youth charged in savage attack

Crown seeks adult sentence for Alberta youth charged in savage attack

Crown Prosecutor Eric Mosley told Westlock Court of Justice on Dec. 4 that he is seeking an adult sentence for the youth if convicted.
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