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Two people dead in head-on collision on Trans-Canada Highway

Two people dead in head-on collision on Trans-Canada Highway

Victims are the seventh and eighth fatalities along an untwinned stretch of highway in Yoho National Park.
Alberta chaplain comforting Britons at Buckingham Palace

Alberta chaplain comforting Britons at Buckingham Palace

Airdrie-based clergyman Merle Doherty is part of a team of crisis-trained chaplains as death of Queen Elizabeth is being felt deeply by the people of Britain.
Woman faces huge fine and restitution following dog attack

Woman faces huge fine and restitution following dog attack

Court rules a Central Alberta woman must pay close to $3,500 in fines and restitution after her dog attacked a passerby and killed another dog.
Provinces, businesses scramble after Trudeau declares Monday holiday to mourn Queen

Provinces, businesses scramble after Trudeau declares Monday holiday to mourn Queen

While the announcement signalled that federal workers would get a day off on Sept. 19, provinces have to work out details for other workplaces, including schools, with less than a week's notice.
Family pet survives exposure to blue-green algae thanks to quick response by owner

Family pet survives exposure to blue-green algae thanks to quick response by owner

A five-year-old bernedoodle is recovering at home in Northern Alberta after an exposure to cyanobacteria at Moose Lake sent the dog to emergency veterinary care.
Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death: poll

Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death: poll

A new poll suggests that while many Canadians plan to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week, the vast majority have not been personally impacted by her passing and feel no attachment to the monarchy.
Electrical failure likely cause of fire that destroyed two houses

Electrical failure likely cause of fire that destroyed two houses

Investigation continues into Labour Day weekend blaze that consumed two homes in Okotoks and damaged several others.
Mass Saskatchewan stabbing shows gap in how suspect with arrest warrant was at large

Mass Saskatchewan stabbing shows gap in how suspect with arrest warrant was at large

In late May, a parole officer issued an arrest warrant for an offender with a violent criminal past who had recently been released from prison and who had since disappeared.
Party crasher at private function charged with assault

Party crasher at private function charged with assault

Intoxicated man is facing charges of assault after allegedly attempting to pick fights with several guests attending private event in Northern Alberta.
Two upcoming blood drives allow dogs to be donors

Two upcoming blood drives allow dogs to be donors

Canadian Animal Blood Bank is partnering with Cochrane vet clinics as demand for canine blood has more or less doubled in the last year.
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