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RCMP continue to investigate fatal rollover at Columbia Icefields

RCMP continue to investigate fatal rollover at Columbia Icefields

While the RCMP collision analyst has completed a detailed inspection report, Alberta RCMP will wait until spring 2021 to provide an update to the public on the investigation.
RCMP advise against travel between Didsbury and Airdrie

RCMP advise against travel between Didsbury and Airdrie

Black ice, blowing snow contribute to multiple collisions in area
'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021

'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021

CALGARY — A world-famous annual rodeo that survived the Great Depression, two world wars and a devastating flood seven years ago was felled by a microscopic virus this year and will have a different look if it's allowed to go forward in 2021.
No criminal charges for southern Alberta police in 'Star Wars' storm trooper arrest

No criminal charges for southern Alberta police in 'Star Wars' storm trooper arrest

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The force appears to be with police officers in southern Alberta who took a young woman wearing a "Star Wars'' storm-trooper costume to the ground last May.
Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

CALGARY — An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.
Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder

Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder

Outdoor lensman braves the elements to follow his passion.
United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor

United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor

EDMONTON — An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government's announcement on parks its first major policy defeat.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory — A stream of marching bands joyously paraded through Bethlehem on Thursday, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened Christmas Eve celebrations in the traditi
Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

The Canadian Press asked some of the people we interviewed in recent weeks for their thoughts on what the past year has taught them.
Celebrating Christ’s birth in the midst of a pandemic

Celebrating Christ’s birth in the midst of a pandemic

Faith leaders continue to lead during holiday season
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