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July 4, 2025
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate suspicious death near Glenwood
Alberta Mounties are investigating the suspicious death of a teenager found in Glenwood, southwest of Lethbridge over the weekend.On July 4, 2025, Cardston RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle approximately 1.5 km West of Glenwood. Upon arrival, police located the vehicle with a deceased person inside.The Alb...
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UPDATE: Lethbridge man convicted of manslaughter now arrested
UPDATE: July 7, 5:15 am Lethbridge Police Service says Cody Favel has now been arrested. -- The Lethbridge Police Service is asking for help in locating a wanted man. Cody Blue Favel, 41, is wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a parole violation. Favel was convicted of killing two people in a northside park in 2...
Jul 04, 2025
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Siksika Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.In an application for judicial review filed this week, Siksika Nation says Alberta failed in its duty to consult when, in January, it lifted its moratorium on new coal mining p...
Jul 04, 2025
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Margaret Matulic running for Lethbridge City Council
Another contender has entered the race for Lethbridge City Council.Margaret (Magie) Matulic has filed her nomination papers for the municipal election, which takes place October 8-20.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council?I am running as a cand...
Jul 04, 2025
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Alberta

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One deceased in helicopter crash west of Red Deer
A helicopter crash near Red Deer on Sunday afternoon has claimed the life of one person, according to Alberta RCMP.The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) first said Sunday that they were deploying a team to the site of the crash -- the Hespero/Safron Residence Heliport, approximately 20 nautical miles from Red Deer Regi...
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National Drowning Prevention Week
Alberta Blue Cross and Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories share drowning prevention tips
Alberta Blue Cross and the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories are teaming up to help save lives this summer."We have a short summer season in Alberta and it's a great time to get out swimming, boating and spending time around open water," says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Co...
Jul 05, 2025
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July 4, 2025
Update 10: Alberta wildfire update
Recent rainfall across northern Alberta has helped firefighters battling wildfires. However, lightning strikes have sparked new fires in recent days.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 4)There are 50 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.14 are classified ...
Jul 04, 2025
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Health
Study shows benefits of Virtual MD service
A Primary Care Alberta Service is being praised for its efforts treating patients without sending them to emergency departments.The Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine studied the PCA's Virtual MD service and concluded it enables patients to access more appropriate levels of care for their healthcare needs.The servi...
Jul 04, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: RCMP warn of fire near Kelowna's airport
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... RCMP warn of fire near Kelowna's airport RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in Kelowna to be ready for a possible evacuation. Police say the fire in the Ellison area, east of Kelowna's airport, ...
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B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad faces criticism from several sides amid review
VICTORIA - Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said. "Two of us were holding the banner, and the other two were h...
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Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary today
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding. Danielle Smith's office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with Ford ...
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Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank
OTTAWA - A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada's premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than "political theatre." It lands just ahead of the country's internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week...
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Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death
An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face. The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed i...
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Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate
OTTAWA - An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate. In a statement published Friday, Clean Energy Canada said if Ottawa was going to change the mandate, it should be done with near-term adjustments to help the auto sector "weather this temporary st...
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