'Our services are being eroded': Magrath residents voice concerns on state of rural healthcare
Magrath is the latest community feeling the pinch of a staffing shortage that seems to be plaguing rural Alberta.
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Medicine Hat man charged with second-degree murder after partner found dead in home
A 53-year-old man from Medicine Hat has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his 51-year-old domestic partner.
Theft from truck and trailer tied to hit-and-run in Lethbridge
Lethbridge police are investigating a hit-and-run they believe is tied to a theft from a truck and trailer.
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Medicine Hat police major crimes investigates woman's death, man in custody
A man is in custody after a woman was killed at a residence in Medicine Hat, Alta. on Monday.
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'Get them as quick as you can': Lethbridge tire shops warn of winter shortage
Demand for all kinds of goods from overseas has skyrocketed over the past year, and winter tires are no exception.
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Appeal in Alberta triple murder sentence delayed until Supreme Court weighs other case
Alberta’s top court has agreed to hear a sentence appeal of a man convicted of killing three people but a hearing date has been delayed indefinitely.
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Researchers from Alberta universities patent urine-based analysis to diagnose concussions
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Woman killed, man injured after train collides with van in southern Alberta
The collision happened on Township Road 132 at the railway crossing near Range Road 230 in Vulcan County at 10:30 a.m.
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31 tickets issued during one-night enforcement blitz on Mayor Magrath Drive
Lethbridge police say dozens of tickets were handed out during a one-night crackdown on bad driving behaviours this weekend.
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Hatchet, knives and drugs seized after man allegedly pulls knife on staff at Lethbridge Walmart
A man and a woman were arrested for the second time in a week in connection with thefts in the Lethbridge area including an incident where a worker was allegedly threatened at knifepoint.
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Low vaccination rates in rural communities affecting urban hospitals
Some rural communities in Alberta are hovering around a 50 per cent vaccination rate, while others are still below 40 per cent.
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Former staffer suing Premier Kenney's office for wrongful dismissal after alleging sexual harassment, intoxication
A former senior staff member in Alberta's UCP government has filed a lawsuit against the premier’s office alleging she was fired for speaking out about sexual harassment, heavy drinking and a 'poisoned work environment.'
COVID-19 in Alberta: 10 deaths, 645 new cases on Wednesday
Alberta reported 10 new deaths and 645 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Alberta tables legislation to become 2nd Canadian province to allow captive insurance
The Alberta government is introducing legislation to allow another insurance option for businesses facing high rates.
Charges stayed against Calgary home renovator
Charges were stayed Wednesday against a home renovator who has been the target of several complaints after a judge ruled it took too long for the case to get to trial.
Endangered black swifts nesting along popular Banff trail at highest levels in 17 years
The endangered black swift has returned to Johnston Canyon in numbers not seen since 2004.
Inside the new downtown Calgary hotel inspired by Oscar Wilde
The builders of a new luxury boutique hotel in downtown Calgary say the location will draw inspiration from author, playwright and poet Oscar Wilde.
SAIT Trojans midfielder Nico Gonzalez hopes 3rd time a charm with men's soccer team
No matter what happens in this weekend's conference final in Edmonton against NAIT, the SAIT Trojans men's soccer team will be in the national championship next month.
Alberta residential school survivor calls on Pope Francis to apologize during visit to Canada
Members of Alberta’s Indigenous community say Pope Francis should immediately apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system upon his announcement that he is willing to visit Canada.
Alberta to distribute $45M to schools for literacy, numeracy supports
Young Alberta students struggling to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting help from the province and their schools.
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Former Alberta legislature staffer alleges 'poisoned work environment' in lawsuit
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Indigenous leaders call for apology, compensation from Pope amid possible Canadian visit
While Pope Francis may visit Canada amid calls for him to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools, Indigenous leaders say his visit must be 'more than a gesture' in order to have an impact on reconciliation.
