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Highway open following fatal crash near Nanton

Highway open following fatal crash near Nanton

Southbound Highway 2 is open to traffic hours after a fatal semi-truck crash early this morning
Man who came to Northern Alberta RCMP detachment with axe arrested

Man who came to Northern Alberta RCMP detachment with axe arrested

Boyle RCMP officers had an unexpected encounter Tuesday morning when a local man approached the village detachment with an axe with intent to harm officers.
Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

"Anyone trying to enter the town without a Resident Re-entry Guide will be stopped by the RCMP and directed to return to Highway 16. It's important that residents have spaces to process their immense losses in the community."
'Loud noise advisory' issued for Netflix filming in Stoney Nakoda

'Loud noise advisory' issued for Netflix filming in Stoney Nakoda

Loud bangs from special effects associated with Netflix filming new television series The Abandons. 
More than 300 items from Ian Tyson estate up for auction

More than 300 items from Ian Tyson estate up for auction

From cowboy boots to artwork, hundreds of items owned by the late singer-songwriter who lived near Longview are up for auction
St. Albert RCMP seek video of collision that killed dog Aug. 8

St. Albert RCMP seek video of collision that killed dog Aug. 8

Police hope members of the St. Albert public captured video of a collision at a Rock'n August event shortly before 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, or of the vehicle, an orange 1934 Ford B40 sedan, running just prior.
Semi driver killed in crash near Nanton this morning

Semi driver killed in crash near Nanton this morning

A semi truck carrying ammonium nitrate crashed this morning at about 4:30 a.m., killing the driver. Highway 2 near Nanton is still closed as a result.
Manitoba beluga choir is one of nature’s greatest gifts says Alberta traveller

Manitoba beluga choir is one of nature’s greatest gifts says Alberta traveller

Southern Alberta travel enthusiast experiences one of Northern Canada’s best kept secrets on visit to Churchill, Manitoba.
Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

A deep clean means that everything in both buildings must be washed with soap and water, and computers and technology will get an ultraviolet wipe.
Heading south? Crash closes southbound Hwy. 2 near Nanton

Heading south? Crash closes southbound Hwy. 2 near Nanton

Southbound Highway 2 is closed after an early morning accident near Nanton.
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