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RCMP charge Alberta man accused of threatening Conservative MP David Yurdiga
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta., say they have arrested a man accused of threatening Conservative member of Parliament David Yurdiga.Police say they took action after receiving a c...
Feb 17, 2021
Researchers celebrate birth of orca to endangered southern resident population
Researchers are cautiously celebrating the birth of a new addition to the endangered southern resident killer whale population. The Center for Whale Research in Washington says a baby orca named L125 ...
Feb 17, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,252 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,329,...
Feb 17, 2021
Innisfail residents can apply for new Fee Assistance Program
In January of this year, the Town of Innisfail launched the new Fee Assistance Program providing up to $200 for each eligible resident to be used towards activity fees or membership costs. Town offici...
Feb 17, 2021
Security company honouring its front-line officers for work during pandemic
Paladin Security says it is honouring those who have shown immense dedication and commitment since the beginning of the COIVD-19 pandemic just over a year ago. The company says its prestigious Challen...
Feb 17, 2021
Olds RCMP seek info regarding burnt-out truck
Olds RCMP are seeking information regarding an abandoned, burnt-out truck found north of town last weekend. Police say the black four-door Chevrolet truck was located at the intersection of Township 3...
Feb 17, 2021
Post pounder stolen from Innisfail business
On February 12, Innisfail RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a Wheatheart Renegade 13 horsepower heavy hitter hydraulic post pounder from a business in Innisfail. Police say the suspect vehicle,...
Feb 17, 2021
Sundre pair arrested after Mounties recover firearms, ammo and stolen property
While investigating property crimes in and around Sundre on Monday, the RCMP Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit located and arrested 34-year-old Kirk Clark on outstanding warrants for breaching rel...
Feb 17, 2021
Kerfoot scores winner, Maple Leafs down Senators 2-1
TORONTO - Alexander Kerfoot scored the winner midway through the third period and Frederik Andersen made 27 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs ground out a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednes...
Feb 17, 2021
Facebook blocks Australians from accessing news on platform
CANBERRA, Australia - Facebook announced Thursday it has blocked Australians from viewing and sharing news on the platform because of proposed laws in the country to make digital giants pay for journa...
Feb 17, 2021