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Do you think Alberta could make it as a country? A new report by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards suggests it would, if you're looking at income, education and life expectancy numbers. Alberta would place third in the world... beaten only by Norway and Australia.The information is based on the Human Development Index. That's the index t […]

Many Albertans are likely excited to get back out on the water this long weekend. But just like police, will have increased presence on highways, they will also be patrolling the water. Sergeant, Patricia Neely, reminds boaters what they will be looking for."We will be out on the lakes, ensuring that people are licensed, it is a requirement now that all […]

Keegan Lowe probably owes Henrik Samuelsson dinner after a dramatic turn of events in Shawinigan on Friday night.Just 23 seconds after a Lowe giveaway resulted in the game-tying goal, Samuelsson converted on a Stephane Legault pass, giving the Oil Kings a 4-3 win over the host Cataractes in the opening game of the 2012 Memorial Cup. Kristians Pelss, Griffin […]

Police in Southeastern Alberta are looking into an attempted theft which took place a couple weeks ago.  In the Early morning of May 2 Brooks RCMP got a report of an unknown individual who cut through a fenced compound at Peak Energy Services.  The person was reportedly trying to steal a mobile light tower.  His name has not been released but the suspect was […]

An investigation is underway, to determine whether a patient at an Edmonton hospital died from picking up drug-resistant bacteria from another patient. Earlier this month, the Royal Alexandra Hospital screened more than 300 other patients for the bacteria, after the death. According to Dr. Mark Joffee, the woman who initially had the bacteria, recently had s […]

Police in west-central Alberta are dealing with a pit bull that was threatening students in a school's playground. Breton RCMP say the dog had already charged and chased a man in his yard before the animal made its way to the elementary school. School staff was able to keep the dog away from students, although one of the adults was also charged by the p […]

Morinville RCMP say police have wrapped up their search of the area in Sturgeon County where human remains were found Wednesday.  A surveyor made the discovery in a field near Township Road 522 and RR 245.  They've now brought the remains to the Medical Examiner in hopes of identifying the person involved. (efmb) […]

Edmonton police are still trying to determine the cause of a rollover Wednesday night at 199th street and 23rd avenue.  They've ruled out road and weather conditions and are seizing the car involved to do a mechanical inspection.  A 60 year old man died after his car lost control, went into a field and rolled.  Police are also looking to see if speed or […]

Some changes campers will want to know...The province is lifting the fire bans in effect for Alberta forested areas.  Rain and cooler weather are reducing the risk.  Now that does not apply to land under control of counties or municipalities.  The City of Edmonton is reminding you that the fire ban on open burning and fireworks remain in effect.  On the coun […]

The leader of the federal NDP will soon be making a trip to Alberta. This comes as Tom Mulcair remains at the centre of controversial comments about the oilsands and the western premiers.Alberta New Democrat Brian Mason says Mulcair will fly into Edmonton May 30 for meetings."It is really important for him to come out to Alberta and meet and talk to Alb […]