Calmar

• Calmar break ground on 1st apartment building in 50 years amid town growth

  The town of Calmar says the province's population growth and higher living costs in cities like Edmonton are drawing more people to the rural community — and faster.

  Canada

  Sep 11
  
• Edmonton father and son charged with human trafficking of workers at rural businesses

  RCMP say a year-long investigation revealed four victims were employees at rural businesses owned by a father and son, who own a motel in Fox Creek and a gas station in Calmar.

  Crime

  Jul 10
  
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• Leduc RCMP investigate suspicous death in Calmar, Alta.

  Leduc RCMP were called to a home in Calmar, Alta., on Sunday around 5:35 a.m. Police and EMS found a deceased man.

  Crime

  Jan 10, 2022
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• 21-year-old man dead after collision on rural road in Leduc County

  RCMP, along with emergency services, were at the scene of the fatal crash near Range Road 263 and Township Road 492 in Leduc County on Tuesday morning.

  Traffic

  Oct 12, 2021
• Leduc County declares state of agricultural disaster amid wet conditions

  Due to excessively wet weather, Leduc County has declared a municipal state of agricultural disaster.

  Environment

  Jul 24, 2020
• Black Gold School Division votes to close historic school near Calmar

  The Black Gold School Division has voted in favour of closing a 120-year-old school south of Calmar.

  Education

  Apr 22, 2020
• Parents hope to save historic rural school facing funding cuts near Calmar

  A group of community members south of Calmar are hoping to save a 120 year old school currently in jeopardy.

  Education

  Mar 10, 2020
• 1 dead, 2 injured in head-on crash southwest of Edmonton

  RCMP were called to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 39 between range roads 272 and 273 at around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

  Traffic

  Nov 13, 2019
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• Stolen 700-pound bell devastates Alberta senior who purchased it as tribute to grandparents

  Bob Bell was in tears as he discussed the value of an old church bell that was stolen Friday night.

  Crime

  Apr 29, 2019
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• Surveillance lifted at 2 Calmar schools after written threat discovered: RCMP

  According to a letter sent to parents, the action was taken after a "written threat" was discovered.

  Mar 14, 2019