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RCMP charge man with arson after fire at Central Alberta hotel

RCMP charge man with arson after fire at Central Alberta hotel

RCMP say hotel residents used extinguishers to help put out blaze after an object in an Innisfail hotel room was lit on fire.
Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated

Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated

Government house leader Joseph Schow says such a bill will not be introduced this fall as the focus is on other priorities.
Two vehicles, police officer's ID stolen in residential break-in

Two vehicles, police officer's ID stolen in residential break-in

Items stolen from early morning break-in at Cochrane residence include a gold-plated RCMP crested badge with employee identification.
Why anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations

Why anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations

"The reality of it is that we've built a system where private charity is filling in for where the social safety net should be," says food insecurity expert.
Elderly woman killed in head-on crash in Northern Alberta

Elderly woman killed in head-on crash in Northern Alberta

82-year-old woman from Chisholm is dead following a fiery, head-on collision on Highway 44 roughly 15 kilometres north of the Town of Westlock.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday divisions blur as shopping habits shift

Black Friday, Cyber Monday divisions blur as shopping habits shift

Stores have extended Black Friday promotions beyond a single day and online retailers are offering Cyber Monday deals all week — or all month.
Trial for murdered Alberta senior scheduled for spring

Trial for murdered Alberta senior scheduled for spring

It is the fourth time the trial of Beryl Musila, charged with first-degree murder of 75-year-old Ron Worsfold in 2017, has been rescheduled.
Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to open heated trailer next to busy ER

Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to open heated trailer next to busy ER

Health officials said in mid-November the Alberta Children's Hospital ER had been seeing more than 300 visits a day, compared to between about 180 and 220 before the latest surge.
Six major works by Lawren Harris sell for $7.3 million at auction

Six major works by Lawren Harris sell for $7.3 million at auction

Andy Warhol’s highly coveted portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the million-dollar mark and broke the global auction record for the series. 
This holiday market for 'weirdos' offers thousands of eccentric gifts

This holiday market for 'weirdos' offers thousands of eccentric gifts

Let out your inner freak at this awesome holiday market that takes place on two weekends in December in Vancouver.
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