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Judge sentences Calgary man to 8 years in ‘inconceivable’ rabbit killingsNicholas Weseen was found guilty of killing or injuring rabbits by causing them unnecessary pain and suffering, and of failing to provide adequate food, water, shelter or care.CrimeJun 5
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Didsbury passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government landDidsbury has passed a public spaces neutrality bylaw, restricting the Alberta community to flying only government flags and maintaining standardized road and crosswalk markings.PerspectivesMar 25
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Loved ones remember Morgan Kitchen, the firefighter killed fighting the Jasper wildfireA memorial post said Morgan Kitchen, who was 24 and lived in Calgary, had a 'bold and brilliant' personality, a nimble wit and an 'outrageous and ridiculous' sense of humour.FireAug 9, 2024
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Would you buy clothes from a bus? An Edmonton boutique owner is banking on itBoutique On Your Street is one of the first retail operations in the Edmonton area to come up with a unique way to sell products: by selling stock from a bus.CanadaJul 15, 2024
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Veterinarians euthanize 3rd horse following Calgary Stampede injuriesA horse participating in the Calgary Stampede was euthanized Saturday night after it suffered a fracture during the eighth heat of a chuckwagon race.CanadaJul 14, 2024
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June was a tough month for motorcycle deaths in Edmonton, EPS saysRecent figures from the Edmonton Police Service show there have been five motorcyclist deaths in 2024 — all of them within the month of June.TrafficJul 14, 2024
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Man faces attempted murder charge after woman stabbed in domestic disputeA Calgary man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a domestic-related stabbing at an apartment building in southeast Calgary, police say.CrimeJul 14, 2024
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Missing Edmonton hiker found dead in Kananaskis CountryRCMP say Milenko Todic, 66, of Edmonton, was found late Friday afternoon in the area of Kananaskis Country where he had been hiking last week.CanadaJul 13, 2024
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Alcohol may have played a role in Okotoks collision: RCMPTwo men were seriously injured after a half-ton pickup truck and a delivery truck collided with each other Friday on Highway 7. Police believe alcohol was a factor.TrafficJul 13, 2024
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Copper wire stolen from wind turbines sparks RCMP investigationRCMP said wind turbines north of Hayter, Alta., were damaged and had copper wire stolen from them earlier this week, prompting safety warnings from police.CrimeJul 13, 2024
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Woman stabbed during dispute in southeast Calgary: policeCalgary police say a woman is in hospital after she was found with significant stab wounds. Police believe the attack was domestic in nature.CrimeJul 13, 2024
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Lethbridge police investigate stray bullet shot through house windowA Lethbridge man is in shock after his partner discovered a bullet hole in their window and a stray bullet on their living room floor.CrimeJul 12, 2024
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Red Deer man accused of trying to lure child with lost cat story: RCMPA Red Deer, Alta., man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to lure a youth by offering them money to help search for a lost cat, RCMP say.CrimeJul 12, 2024
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WestJet mechanics ratify collective agreement following Canada Day strikeIn a Friday update to members, the AMFA-WestJet Negotiating Committee said the agreement was approved by 96 per cent of membership.CanadaJul 12, 2024
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Alberta dispensary becomes first to sell cannabis at Edmonton comedy festivalPlantlife Cannabis will be the first to sell cannabis products at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, showcasing some of the biggest comedians at Kinsmen Park.CannabisJul 11, 2024
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Nearly 1K people flee Garden River as wildfire threatens road access: officialsIn an update on Thursday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire confirmed that 981 residents of Garden River had left the community by Wednesday night.FireJul 11, 2024
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Multiple motorcycle crashes prompt safety reminders from Lethbridge policeA recent motorcycle collision that sent one person to hospital is prompting Lethbridge police to remind residents about road safety.TrafficJul 11, 2024
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Dozens of 911 calls over pets, kids left in cars during Alberta heat waveEdmonton firefighters have been dispatched to 24 calls over pets left in hot vehicles since July 1, while five other calls involved children or adults.HealthJul 10, 2024
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Edmonton police search for man who assaulted, robbed pair of sex workersAccording to investigators, the man initially contacted both women through a website and made arrangements to meet for sexual services.CrimeJul 7, 2024
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Family seeks answers after Edmonton man shot during police confrontationFamily and friends of an Edmonton man killed following a confrontation with police are looking for answers on what led to his death.CanadaJul 7, 2024
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AHS confirms E. coli case at Calgary daycare, no outbreak declaredAlberta Health Services has confirmed a case of E. coli discovered at a Calgary daycare chain that was the centre of one of Canada's worst E. coli outbreaks in 2023.HealthJul 7, 2024
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5-year-old killed in multi-vehicle collision in Grande Prairie: RCMPGrande Prairie RCMP are investigating a multi-vehicle collision that injured numerous people and killed a five-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon.TrafficJul 7, 2024
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Heat warnings issued for much of Alberta ahead of sweltering forecastEnvironment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta as temperatures are projected to reach upwards of 35 C heading into next week.WeatherJul 6, 2024
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Alberta NDP has not seen popularity boost following Nenshi victory: pollNew data suggests the Alberta NDP has not experienced any boost in support after former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi was named leader in a landslide victory.PoliticsJul 6, 2024
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Calgary moves to stage 3 water restrictions; reopens pools, lifts fire banCalgary emergency officials removed certain aspects of outdoor water restrictions as the city restores water service after a feeder main break in June.HealthJul 6, 2024
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