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'Very kind:" Slain doctor remembered by colleagues, patients

RED DEER, Alta. - An Alberta family doctor slain in his medical clinic is being remember as a kind practitioner, a devoted dad and a jokester.Dr. Walter Reynolds, 45, was "the best colleague I ever ha...

Aug 11, 2020

'Do our lives count for less?': COVID-19 exposes cracks in disability aid

Karyn Keith says she isn't asking for much. All she wants is the same support she'd receive if she was out of a job because of the pandemic, rather than unable to work because...

Aug 09, 2020

Several people rescued on Red Deer River Saturday afternoon

Red Deer Emergency Services is issuing a stern warning about river safety after multiple distress calls from people floating down the Red Deer River.Deputy Chief Chris Kearns says the first call came ...

Jul 12, 2020

'I love this country:' Brazilian cowboy nears end of epic horse ride in Calgary

WAIPAROUS VILLAGE, Alta. - Filipe Masetti Leite stops for a break from another long day in the saddle on his year-long trek encountering bugs, bears, buffalo and bad weather. The Brazil...

Jul 01, 2020

Female Calgary police officer wants harassment lawsuit to bring change

SPRINGBANK, Alta. - Kim Prodaniuk didn't plan to be a crusader for change but hopes her lawsuit against the Calgary Police Service alleging harassment and emotional distress will make a difference.The...

Jun 21, 2020

Grande Prairie RCMP looking for two missing teenagers

Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a pair of teenagers that have not been seen or heard from since Friday night. They say 15 year old Michael Shea is 5'6" and 170 pounds ...

Jun 07, 2020

Local DIY bloggers to join in on North American renovation challenge

A local couple who run a renovation and design blog are joining an All-Star Renovation Challenge run by Jeffrey Court tile company. Lindi and Russel Vanderschaaf run Love Create Celebrate, a DIY and h...

May 31, 2020

Team member killed in Snowbirds crash remembered as proud native of Halifax

HALIFAX - A member of the Canadian Armed Forces killed in the crash of a Snowbirds aerobatic team jet is being remembered as a proud native of Halifax. Capt. Jenn Casey, a public affairs officer, died...

May 18, 2020

'What's going to happen?' Alberta teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19

OKOTOKS, Alta. - Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way...

Apr 15, 2020

Youth worker, hockey coach one of Alberta's latest COVID-19 victims

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. - The wife of a northern Alberta man who died this week of complications due to COVID-19 says he will be remembered as a loving father and someone who cared for youth in his commun...

Mar 31, 2020