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Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Safe Exchange Zones have now been implemented at all Eastern Alberta RCMP District Detachments to increase safety for those meeting up to purchase or sell items negotiated on through online trade.
Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says RCMP officers were justified in the fatal shooting a man who was armed with a compound bow and arrows outside a hospital in 2021.
Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Study finds Alberta underestimates methane emissions by 50 per cent

Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs.
42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

42-megawatt solar power project being proposed in Northern Alberta

An approximately 42-megawatt (MW) solar power project by Obton Solar Canada is being proposed. northeast of Edmonton
SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship on Saturday, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.
BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

BREAKING: Airdrie RCMP cleared by ASIRT investigation for in custody death in 2021

In a released decision, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) concluded that there was no improper action or inaction by police in the matter of a death in the Airdrie RCMP cells on June 7, 2021.
Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at a Canadian Rogers Sugar refinery is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.
'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it’s time to embrace a “no-brainer” provincial program.
Vigil planned for Northern Alberta woman missing since Oct. 5

Vigil planned for Northern Alberta woman missing since Oct. 5

Organizers hope candle-light event will help find 54-year-old Rose Simonelis of Plamondon.
Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Living wage report shows Canmore most expensive place to live in Alberta

Canmore residents need to make almost $14 more per hour to make a living wage compared to the second most expensive place to live in Alberta - Jasper.
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