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Angela Houle becomes first Indigenous woman to get strongman pro card

Angela Houle becomes first Indigenous woman to get strongman pro card

After earning the top spot at the Strongman Corporation Canada’s National Championship on Oct. 22, Angela Houle from Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 also became the first Indigenous woman to get her pro card status in the sport.
RCMP investigate so-called Chinese 'police' stations in Toronto area

RCMP investigate so-called Chinese 'police' stations in Toronto area

The RCMP is investigating reports of criminal activity related to so-called foreign "police" stations in Canada after a human rights group reported China is operating more than 50 such venues overseas.
Possible presence of fentanyl in Halloween candy in central Alberta prompts police warning

Possible presence of fentanyl in Halloween candy in central Alberta prompts police warning

Alberta RCMP encourages parents and guardians to take extra precautions after Halloween candy in Rocky Mountain House indicates “a presumptive positive test for the presence of fentanyl"
Most funds raised for 'Freedom Convoy' protest were returned or confiscated

Most funds raised for 'Freedom Convoy' protest were returned or confiscated

The Public Order Emergency Commission found approximately $18 million of roughly $25 million donated to the 'Freedom Convoy' has been refunded to donors.
Six inmates at Alberta prison test positive for COVID-19

Six inmates at Alberta prison test positive for COVID-19

Correctional Service of Canada says measures are in place to minimize spread of COVID-19 within Bowden Institution after disclosing detection of several cases.
Police look for driver of truck that struck teen in Northern Alberta

Police look for driver of truck that struck teen in Northern Alberta

The suspect vehicle has been recovered, but Cold Lake RCMP are looking for the driver after a 15-year-old girl was left unconscious.
Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach jailed 16 months for sexual offences

Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach jailed 16 months for sexual offences

Bob Birarda was led out of court in handcuffs after sentencing for sexual offences involving teenaged girls over a 20-year period.
Pristine alpine lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines, study shows

Pristine alpine lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines, study shows

New Alberta government research has found windblown dust from mountaintop removal coal mines has polluted a pristine alpine lake to the point where its waters are as contaminated as lakes downwind from the oilsands.
Modified trees planted in four places in Alberta

Modified trees planted in four places in Alberta

Pilot program in Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton and Olds to test how trees will survive in the harsh Prairie climate.
Northern Alberta First Nation puts up $5,000 for information on missing man

Northern Alberta First Nation puts up $5,000 for information on missing man

35-year-old Joshua Lee Andrew from Cold Lake First Nation has not been seen or heard from in nearly two months.
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