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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.Crime5 hours
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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.Crime8 hours
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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.Canada10 hours
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2 people seriously injured in Whitemud motorcycle crash: policeEdmonton police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Friday near the Whitemud eastbound approaching the 17th Street exit ramp. Two people suffered serious injuries.TrafficJul 5
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Edmonton basketball coach charged in connection with alleged sexual assaultAn Edmonton basketball coach is facing charges after a teenage girl alleged he sexually assaulted her at a hotel earlier this year. Police believe there may be more victims.CrimeJul 5
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Inmate who escaped Edmonton healing lodge in May arrested by RCMP, EPSA federal prisoner who escaped from Edmonton's Stan Daniels Healing Centre at the end of May was taken back into custody on Thursday.CrimeJul 5
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Charges pending against St. Albert man accused of propositioning teen girlsCharges are pending against a St. Albert man accused of asking two teenage girls if they wanted to do drugs and have sex with him last week.CrimeJul 5
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Edmonton councillor makes emotional plea for province to tackle homelessnessAn Edmonton city councillor is pleading with the Alberta government to work with council to come up with a meaningful solution to homelessness after failed attempts by the city.PoliticsJul 4
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Calgary daycare to reopen after E. coli scareA Calgary daycare that was closed Wednesday afternoon will reopen following an E. coli scare involving a child who attends the facility.HealthJul 4
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Suspect steals RV, officer fires gun during arrest at Lloydminster campground: RCMPLloydminster RCMP were investigating a weapons complaint when a foot chase led police into a local campground. A suspect allegedly drove an RV towards an officer.CrimeJun 30
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Popular Calgary brewery destroyed, arson unit investigatingNobody was injured after a fire that destroyed a popular Calgary brewery on Sunday morning. Investigators are now working to determine the cause of the fire.ConsumerJun 30
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Man fleeing car wreck fatally shot by police, ASIRT investigation underwayA 28-year-old Edmonton man was shot and killed Saturday by police while responding to a crash. Alberta's police watchdog is now investigating.CrimeJun 30
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More WestJet flight cancellations as strike hits tens of thousands of travellersThe Calgary-based airline has already cancelled more than 800 flights over the weekend in an effort to "maintain stability" amid a sudden strike by a mechanics union.CanadaJun 30
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Fire death triggers homicide investigation at Millcreek RavineEdmonton fire crews found a body after they put out a blaze at Millcreek Ravine on Saturday. Edmonton police are treating the case as a 'suspicious death.'CrimeJun 29
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