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Double homicide suspect found dead after Alberta manhunt Benedict Kaminski, the 38-year-old suspect in a Calgary double-murder investigation, has been found dead, after a dangerous person alert was issued and members of the public tipped police to his parked vehicle in Water Valley. Warning: This story contains details of intimateContinue Reading

Calgary Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacherA school division in southern Alberta says one of its teachers, who was a victim in a double homicide over the weekend, will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students. Mother in her 30s and her fatherContinue Reading

Calgary Did you recently get a direct deposit of $36.29 from Meta and are wondering if you can keep it? The company Facebook hired to manage the process, says, yes you can, but with conditions. Some people have questions about a deposit they didn’t know was coming David Bell ·Continue Reading

Calgary A joint effort between the police agencies that make up the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has led to the seizure of 189 kilograms worth of cocaine at Alberta’s southern border crossing. Drugs worth around $2 million, according to policeCBC News ·Continue Reading

Calgary The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday. Benedict Kaminski was wantedContinue Reading

Calgary At its core, the museum began as a way to tell the story of a small Alberta hamlet, but in the hands of the next generation, that view is expanding. Next generation is focused on more space for new exhibits Helen Pike · CBC News · Posted: Dec 30,Continue Reading

40 years on: a look back at the court challenge to Sunday shopping While Sunday shopping might be common these days, it used to be illegal due to a federal law called The Lord’s Day Act. In 1985, the Supreme Court struck down the law, ruling it unconstitutional, thanks toContinue Reading

Calgary Ski mountaineering — or “skimo” for short — involves racing up and down mountains, either on skis or carrying them. Ski mountaineering to make Winter Games debut at Milan-Cortina in 2026 Brendan Coulter · CBC News · Posted: Dec 29, 2024 6:00 AM EST | Last Updated: December 29Continue Reading

Calgary In 2024, it was a roller-coaster of a growing season for Alberta farmers. While some challenges still remain, an agroclimate specialist says there has since been a very significant reduction in overall drought conditions. Agroclimate specialist says some areas still facing long-term moisture deficits Joel Dryden · CBC NewsContinue Reading