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Wildfire risk growing in southern Alberta

Alberta’s luck with wildfires appears to be running out.

Wildfire information officer Melissa Story said 67 per cent of wildfires from 2021 were caused by humans.

‘I shouldn’t have survived’: Lethbridge hostage-taking victim shares her story, blood drive started

The scars on Kathryn Linder’s neck and body will be a reminder of how a normal day changed her life.

Kathryn Linder tried to fight her attacker off by pushing on her chest. She let out a scream and that’s when two officers burst into the room.

Lethbridge police seek suspect in multiple thefts

Lethbridge police are looking for the public's help to identify and locate a suspect who they say stole a laptop and committed other thefts.

Lethbridge police are looking to identify this suspect who they say stolen a laptop on Aug. 3. (Supplied)

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Calgary man charged with murdering roommate after dispute: police

Calgary police have laid charges in a brutal assault last month that resulted in a man's death, saying the victim and the accused were roommates.

Kevin Allen Honish, 55, was rushed to hospital in serious condition but later died from his injuries. (Obtained by CTV News)

Health officials order Banff landlord to clean up rental home with dozens of tenants

Health officials have ordered a Banff landlord to clean up dangerous living conditions found at her rental home, where beds for 42 people were found.

Other current and former residents said they paid between $650 and $750 a month there – and while it was busy and chaotic, they added that they didn't mind the conditions.

Alberta defence lawyers take job action to protest legal aid underfunding

Defence lawyers in Alberta will not be taking on certain legal aid cases over the next two weeks to push the government to correct what they call “perpetual underfunding” of the system.

For the next two weeks, more than 100 defence lawyers will not be providing bail only services, courtroom duty counsel services, complainant counsel services and cross-examination of complainant services for Legal Aid Alberta.

Lost bear turns up in Airdrie back yard Monday

Residents of the Airdrie neighbourhood of Sagewood can go outside again after a lost bear was found Monday.

Police lay 33 charges against two people for alleged drugs and firearm offenses

A Calgary man and woman face 33 charges for alleged drug possession in addition to alleged firearm possession that police say was for the purpose of trafficking drugs.

Wildfire risk growing in southern Alberta

Alberta’s luck with wildfires appears to be running out.

Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.

Municipal Complex reopens downtown after fires

Calgary's Municipal Complex reopened to the public Monday.

Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Ray Bennett brings Stanley Cup home to Innisfail

The Stanley Cup was in Alberta on Monday, brought to Innisfail by former resident Ray Bennett.

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