Central Alberta
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Central Alberta carbon capture hub on track to be largest in CanadaThe Origins carbon capture and storage hub, located east of Lacombe, is to initially have capacity to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.EnvironmentSep 9
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Dry conditions result in early harvest in central AlbertaThis year's harvest is ahead of the five-year average and crops may finish earlier, as many producers saw less rain than in normal years.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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Funnel cloud potential, thunderstorms expected across central Alberta on WednesdayEnvironment Canada said thunderstorms and funnel clouds are possible Wednesday afternoon into the evening south of Edmonton and north of Calgary, but not actual tornadoes.WeatherAug 23, 2023
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Landspout tornado spotted in central Alberta near StettlerA tornado was spotted east of Red Deer near Stettler in central Alberta Wednesday afternoon, picking up dirt from farmers fields and becoming visible from several kilometres away.WeatherMay 31, 2023
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2 men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after woman threatened near Three HillsRCMP are looking for a Chad Wickett, 31, who along with 45-year-old Chrys Tremblay — who is already in custody — is accused of conspiracy to commit murder in central Alberta.CrimeMay 11, 2023
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Alberta man faces 7 charges, accused of abusing child in family for yearsA 28-year-old man from central Alberta has been charged with numerous sexual offences, accused of abusing a family member over five years, ALERT said.CrimeApr 27, 2023
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Girl, 13, who died in Sylvan Lake remembered by family: ‘We are heartbroken and devastated’Olivia Dawn Johnson, 13, from Red Deer was one of the two girls who died tragically over the Easter weekend in Sylvan Lake, Alta.CanadaApr 13, 2023
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RCMP investigating deaths of 2 girls found in central Alberta hotel roomPolice said a 12-year-old girl from Sylvan Lake and a 13-year-old girl from Red Deer died at the Best Western hotel in Sylvan Lake, Alta.CanadaApr 12, 2023
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Extreme cold in Alberta leads to messy commutes, travel delays and health warningsAs temperatures reach -40 with the wind chill, Albertans being warned to stay inside, dress appropriately when heading out and avoid roads unless necessary.TrafficDec 19, 2022
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‘Armed and dangerous’: RCMP seek man wanted for armed robbery in central AlbertaAlberta RCMP are searching for Corey Lavallee, 37, whom they believe to be armed and dangerous and driving a grey Honda Civic.CrimeDec 12, 2022
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