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Dozens of catalytic converters seized during search of Airdrie home

Dozens of catalytic converters seized during search of Airdrie home

Two men in Airdrie were arrested on outstanding warrants on Jan. 16, and now face multiple charges related to operation of a stolen vehicle and possession of illegal or stolen items.
Canadian trial: remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID patients

Canadian trial: remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID patients

A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.
Alberta ref Lacey Senuk heading to Beijing Olympics

Alberta ref Lacey Senuk heading to Beijing Olympics

The St. Albert ice officiator will demonstrate her unflappable but fair demeanor as one of the refs for hockey when the Winter Olympics start on Feb. 4.
Monday's snow squall stranded some motorists; killed, injured cattle in rollover

Monday's snow squall stranded some motorists; killed, injured cattle in rollover

Blowing snow the night of Jan. 17 created poor visibility and driving conditions along Hwy. 2 near Olds, Alberta.
Details released in public report on sexual misconduct of former Airdrie RCMP officer, lacrosse coach

Details released in public report on sexual misconduct of former Airdrie RCMP officer, lacrosse coach

The text messages show how former Airdrie RCMP officer Daniel Martin attempted to initiate a sexual relationship with a then-16-year-old.
COVID-19 antiviral pill on its way across Canada, as some hospitalizations dip

COVID-19 antiviral pill on its way across Canada, as some hospitalizations dip

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the first shipment of an oral COVID-19 pill is making its way across Canada but is no substitute for vaccination against the rapidly spreading virus.
Suspended Alberta justice minister says not guilty of distracted driving

Suspended Alberta justice minister says not guilty of distracted driving

EDMONTON — Alberta cabinet minister Kaycee Madu says he understands why Premier Jason Kenney relieved him of the justice portfolio after Madu phoned Edmonton’s police chief about a traffic ticket.
Morinville Clinic to lose X-ray, lab services Feb. 1

Morinville Clinic to lose X-ray, lab services Feb. 1

Town residents angry, disappointed
Coquihalla Highway opened today to all traffic

Coquihalla Highway opened today to all traffic

The Coquihalla Highway re-opened today to all traffic but it's not what drivers remember it being.
Opposition wants Kenney to say when he knew of justice minister's police call

Opposition wants Kenney to say when he knew of justice minister's police call

EDMONTON — The Opposition in the Alberta legislature says Premier Jason Kenney needs to disclose when he learned that his justice minister had phoned Edmonton’s police chief about a traffic ticket and what Kenney did when he found out.
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