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Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Alberta powerlifter makes world record lift

Powerlifting: Chase Weigel sets new benchmark in squat, wins five titles
Two municipalities withdraw from group trying to bring foreign investment to Edmonton area

Two municipalities withdraw from group trying to bring foreign investment to Edmonton area

“It might be a wake up call for [Edmonton Global] to get back to some of their grassroots, get back to the sectors that they originally decided would be perfect for economic development in the region...  more than just hydrogen and the airport,” St. Albert's Mayor Cathy Heron said.
Victim of deadly road rage incident in NE Calgary identified

Victim of deadly road rage incident in NE Calgary identified

The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a non-injury hit-and-run collision that occurred between the two vehicles shortly before the call was made to 9-1-1.
Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Lighter that looks like grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) consulted and determined item was a butane lighter
Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Controversial $65 million biodigester approved in Southern Alberta

Province grants approval to $65-70 million project near High River despite concerns from area residents.
St. Albert kid becomes Edmonton Oilers mini-mascot

St. Albert kid becomes Edmonton Oilers mini-mascot

Hudson Harrington first to play “Kit” on ice
Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Concerns raised with water diversion for fracking in Mountain View County

Central Alberta residents worried their wells will go dry if water from a nearby aquifer is diverted for fracking.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

On Dec. 12 just after 6:30 p.m. a pedestrian was struck by a single motor vehicle on Highway 37 near Range Road 270 in the county
Sturgeon County votes to withdraw from Edmonton Global

Sturgeon County votes to withdraw from Edmonton Global

Sturgeon County has decided to withdraw from Edmonton Global, a foreign investment attraction agency funded by municipalities throughout the Edmonton region.
Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

Update: More dogs seized from Southern Alberta rescue organization

According to the City of Airdrie, no more dogs remain at EJ Rescue Foundation's facility.
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