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Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan RCMP say Meta's decision to remove news links from Facebook and Instagram will affect the way they relay information.

Aug 9, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Some 91 wildfires are still burning across Alberta

Currently, there are 35 wildfires being held and 55 wildfires under control

Aug 9, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

A survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants indicates used vehicle prices continued to moderate in the first half of the year but remain higher than historical levels amid vehicle sourcing challenges.

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Alberta wins back-to-back women’s football titles

Team Alberta's U18 women's football team has won its second national championship in as many years.

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Charges pending against driver who RCMP say did burnout on St. Albert Pride sidewalk

“The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending,” RCMP said in an Aug. 9 release.

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Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

An industry group says Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold.

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Airdrie RCMP lay charges following hold-up attempt in Bayview

Police were able to identify the suspect through the online advertisement, and were eventually able to track the suspect to his residence with the assistance of members of the public.

Aug 9, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Banff Gondola guest says company didn't appear to have a plan when it broke down

BANFF, Alta. — A photographer who was taking wedding pictures at the top of Sulphur Mountain earlier this week says there didn't appear to be a contingency plan when the Banff Gondola broke down.

Aug 9, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Airdrie RCMP seeking assistance to help find missing woman

Kateryna Bajer, of Airdrie, was last seen at her residence in the Tower Lane neighbourhood on June 29, and according to RCMP has not been seen since.

Aug 9, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Visitors helped off Sulphur Mountain after power outage shuts down Banff Gondola

BANFF, Alta. — Hundreds of visitors who took a sightseeing gondola up a mountain in Banff National Park had to be helped down from the summit Tuesday after a power outage shut it down overnight.

Aug 9, 2023 1:16 PM Read more >