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Remains identified as missing Calgary man, police investigating death as homicide

Remains identified as missing Calgary man, police investigating death as homicide

CALGARY — Police have identified the remains of a Calgary man who disappeared 2 1/2 years ago and are investigating his death as a homicide. The remains were discovered in May 2024 at an undisclosed location outside Calgary.
Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta

Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta

TORONTO — Ontario is taking a step toward planning new pipelines to bring Alberta oil and gas to the province for refining, issuing a request for proposals today for a feasibility study.
Small plane hits fence and flips, leaving one seriously injured in rural Alberta

Small plane hits fence and flips, leaving one seriously injured in rural Alberta

CALGARY — One person was seriously injured after a small plane crashed on a private airstrip in central Alberta.
Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is creating fines and rules meant to curb predatory tow truck drivers.
Girl, 9, dies after being hit by pickup truck west of Edmonton

Girl, 9, dies after being hit by pickup truck west of Edmonton

SPRUCE GROVE — A young girl in Alberta is dead after police say she was hit by a pickup truck while riding a skateboard. RCMP say they responded to an area of Spruce Grove, west of Edmonton, where the nine-year-old was struck.
Banff sign to move to safer spot for tourist selfies in fall

Banff sign to move to safer spot for tourist selfies in fall

BANFF — A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park is being moved to what town officials say is a safer site.
Two staff at Alberta daycare charged with assaulting three children

Two staff at Alberta daycare charged with assaulting three children

EDMONTON — RCMP say two workers at a daycare west of Edmonton have been charged with assaulting three children. Mounties were called in March about allegations of assaults at the Little Stars Montessori Early Learning Center in Spruce Grove.
Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

Addressing fear in Alberta's Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak

Quelling the spread of measles involves immunization campaigns and public health protocols, but Tina Meggison says it also requires sitting down and having an open and honest conversation.
Companies taking concrete steps toward capturing revenues from carbon dioxide

Companies taking concrete steps toward capturing revenues from carbon dioxide

It can be used to make fuel, fertilizer, building material and even soap, but can carbon dioxide be a money maker, too? Carbon capture has long been a focus of emissions reduction efforts in Canada.
Katzberg puts the hammer down with easy win in Canadian championships

Katzberg puts the hammer down with easy win in Canadian championships

OTTAWA — Ethan Katzberg, the reigning Olympic and world champion in men's hammer throw, added another title to his impressive resume with a first-place finish at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa on Saturday.