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'Tragic': Man hit by snowplow in Abbotsford after getting stuck in snow, dies in hospital

'Tragic': Man hit by snowplow in Abbotsford after getting stuck in snow, dies in hospital

The man's vehicle became stuck in snow in Abbotsford. Police believe he was trying to walk to a nearby gas station for help when he was hit.
St. Albert RCMP charge Edmonton police officer with sexual assault and failure to comply last year

St. Albert RCMP charge Edmonton police officer with sexual assault and failure to comply last year

A constable with the Edmonton Police Service is heading to trial in December after he was arrested and charged by St. Albert RCMP for sexual assault last March, CBC Edmonton reported today . RCMP spokesperson Cpl.
Four children with strep A have died in B.C. in the past month, disease centre says

Four children with strep A have died in B.C. in the past month, disease centre says

VANCOUVER — Four children under the age of 10 who had streptococcal infections have died since mid-December, in what the BC Centre for Disease Control says is part of a surge in such infections.
Southern Alberta town wants changes to a biodigester project approved by the Province

Southern Alberta town wants changes to a biodigester project approved by the Province

The Alberta Energy Regulator should be overseeing a proposed biodigester near High River because it is a fuel-producing facility producing combustible gas, says High River's town council in an appeal.
Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

CALGARY — Police say the death of a woman in front of a Calgary elementary school should be reviewed by a provincial committee that analyzes family violence cases.
Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

With possible water shortage looming, MVRWSC tells Innisfail, Bowden, Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and Crossfield to ensure water is used for domestic, municipal purposes
Canmore considering policy to phase out tourist and tax vacant homes

Canmore considering policy to phase out tourist and tax vacant homes

“I think a lot of people think the answers to our housing issues are quite simple and what we should do as leaders are quite simple and I don’t subscribe to that thinking,”
Northern Alberta man's request for firewood for elderly neighbour results in heaps of help

Northern Alberta man's request for firewood for elderly neighbour results in heaps of help

This will warm your heart. A Northern Alberta senior whose pipes were frozen due to a lack of firewood to warm his house now has a large stack thanks to a call out from a caring neighbour.
The science and wonder of ice

The science and wonder of ice

Ice is clear, crystalline, complicated, and critical
Banff pedestrian zone moving ahead this summer

Banff pedestrian zone moving ahead this summer

“I am hopeful that we can resolve this issue with more time, because patios help to make a more enjoyable experience for residents and visitors in Banff.”
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