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Lawyers argue if man who pointed gun at two men north of Edmonton was acting in self defense

Lawyers argue if man who pointed gun at two men north of Edmonton was acting in self defense

Crown argues Calvin Verbeek came 'looking for a fight' and threatened two men with shotgun, defense lawyer says his client was acting in self defense.
PHOTOS: Surfers showoff best tricks on mountain wave in Kananaskis

PHOTOS: Surfers showoff best tricks on mountain wave in Kananaskis

The Mountain Wave Classic, the only River Surfing Competition in Western Canada, was held in Kananaskis Country on Aug.24.
Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Health Canada says a recall has been issued for the dumbbell toy from the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set because of a choking hazard.
'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

Calgary Flames fans joined in an outpouring of love and sorrow for the family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau with a makeshift tribute at Scotiabank Saddledome.
'It was a matter of time': Wildfire expert breaks down how Jasper became a tinderbox

'It was a matter of time': Wildfire expert breaks down how Jasper became a tinderbox

"As we get warmer, our fire seasons are getting longer, we’re seeing more lightning, and probably the most critical aspect is as temperatures warm, the ability to suck deep moisture out of the fuel, that vegetation … increases almost exponentially with warming."
Vandals firing pellet gun at Cochrane pickleballers' cars

Vandals firing pellet gun at Cochrane pickleballers' cars

A pickleball player in Cochrane thinks player’s cars are being targeted by someone with a pellet gun who doesn’t like the noise coming from the court.
Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

A 15-year-old boy is dead after RCMP officers shot him during a confrontation south of Edmonton. Wetaskiwin RCMP say they received a report at about 12:30 a.m.
City of Calgary says it will run out of water if people don't cut back more

City of Calgary says it will run out of water if people don't cut back more

At its daily briefing to update people on the ongoing repairs to the Bearspaw Water Feeder Main, City of Calgary officials implored area residents to reduce their water use
"We lost a great guy. He was Johnny Hockey" says former Calgary Flames mascot

"We lost a great guy. He was Johnny Hockey" says former Calgary Flames mascot

Okotokian Jeff Schaller — longtime Flames fan and former Harvey the Hound mascot performer — was on the verge of tears as he discussed the tragic deaths of Johnny and his brother Matthew, 29.
Travelling group of thieves from Ontario stealing high end clothes in Alberta: RCMP

Travelling group of thieves from Ontario stealing high end clothes in Alberta: RCMP

Banff RCMP said a group from Ontario are charged in thefts of high-end clothing from two businesses.
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