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New owner hopes to restore century-old Alberta hotel to former glory

New owner hopes to restore century-old Alberta hotel to former glory

The Irricana Hotel has been sold to a Calgary resident who wants it to be a historical rest stop and tavern along Highway 9 that points travellers towards the badlands of east-central Alberta.
Past drug, alcohol use had caused stabbing suspect to lose mind: parole document

Past drug, alcohol use had caused stabbing suspect to lose mind: parole document

A fugitive wanted in a deadly stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan has a nearly two-decade long criminal record and a propensity for violence when intoxicated, a parole board document says.
Defence seeks 8 months of jail time for former Whitecaps coach

Defence seeks 8 months of jail time for former Whitecaps coach

Bob Birarda pleaded guilty in February to four charges, including three counts of sexual assault; the victims were all players on teams he coached.
Rocky View County prepares for annexation negotiations with City of Calgary

Rocky View County prepares for annexation negotiations with City of Calgary

The City of Calgary says the annexation would be a way to further its ability to grow, both for its residential and commercial industrial sectors.
Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

A Halifax-based geologist and paleontologist said the fossil likely dates back about 300 million years, about 80 million years before the first dinosaurs.
Farmer's Almanac predicts cold, frosty winter for most of Canada

Farmer's Almanac predicts cold, frosty winter for most of Canada

In January, temperatures on the Prairies will average seven degrees Celsius below normal, according to the 2023 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac.
'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

Police say the car had only one seat for the driver, which did not have a seatbelt, the interior was stripped and a roll cage was installed.
'Having a fun day shouldn't be what ends your life'

'Having a fun day shouldn't be what ends your life'

Woman whose mother drowned while tubing on Vancouver Island river calls for better signage that rapids are ahead.
Summer fish kill confirmed at Northern Alberta lake, other waterbodies

Summer fish kill confirmed at Northern Alberta lake, other waterbodies

Fish being “squeezed” between a very warm water layer close to the surface and water below that may lack enough oxygen.
Sask. premier says flags will be at half-mast one day for each life lost

Sask. premier says flags will be at half-mast one day for each life lost

The manhunt continues for two suspects in a stabbing rampage on a First Nation and in a nearby village that left 10 people dead and 15 others injured.
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