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Police investigation closes Highway 552 northeast of Okotoks, Alta.

RCMP blocked off a highway southeast of Calgary on Thursday night as part of an investigation.

Calgary police said the RCMP notified them of Thursday night's investigation but police would not say what it may be connected to in the city.

Danielle Smith did not interfere in Alberta's justice process, deputy premier says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has yet to answer direct questions about a growing scandal of her alleged interference with the justice system, but her deputy premier has spoken up in her defence.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at the Canada Strong and Free Network in Ottawa on Thursday, March 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

UCP candidate, slammed for comments on pornography in schools, quits

A candidate for the United Conservative Party in southern Alberta has resigned after she posted a video claiming children are being exposed to pornography in schools.

Torry Tanner resigned Thursday as a UCP candidate for Lethbridge West

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Calgary Public Library's Indigenous artist in residence brings new style to traditional work

Kristy North Peigan starts many of her futuristic pieces digitally on a computer then prints them on canvas. They're finished with either acrylic or oil paint and it's a style that's catching the eye of many library visitors.

Kristy North Peigan, the Calgary Central Library's Indigenous artist in residence, shows some of her cosplay wearable art that she's made.

Calgary Stampeders great Greg Peterson is Booster Club's sportsperson of the year

Greg Peterson is a born-and-raised Calgarian and has always been an active member of the sporting community.

Calgary CTrain stations targeted in undercover drug trafficking investigation

Calgary police have laid hundreds of charges in a three-week undercover drug trafficking operation focusing on CTrain stations.

Fort Calgary's award-winning garden to return after 5-year hiatus

Fort Calgary will be returning to its roots by reopening its garden for the first time since it was plowed over five years ago.

'I started breaking down:' Friends remember 15-year-old Calgary homicide victim

A 15-year-old girl shot to death in the community of Martindale early Tuesday morning, has now been identified by friends and police as Sarah Alexis Jorquera.

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Lethbridge wants help naming its curbside organics trucks

If Lethbridge can name its snowplows, why not its organic collection trucks?

Lethbridge wants students to help it name its fleet of curbside organics trucks (Courtesy City of Lethbridge)

Economic experts look towards Alberta’s future and upcoming election

More than 100 members of the southern Alberta business community listened as fellow professionals, including some of Alberta’s top economists, spoke on key issues facing the province, both internally and externally.

Victim found dead near Healy Bridge identified as Lethbridge man

Alberta RCMP say a body found near Healy Bridge this week has been identified as a Lethbridge man.

UCP candidate, slammed for comments on pornography in schools, quits

A candidate for the United Conservative Party in southern Alberta has resigned after she posted a video claiming children are being exposed to pornography in schools.