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ASIRT says officer who shot at stolen truck as it drove at him was reasonable in his actions

ASIRT says officer who shot at stolen truck as it drove at him was reasonable in his actions

“The stolen truck, a F-350, is a large and heavy vehicle capable of causing serious injury even when a person is inside another vehicle. When the [subject officer] responded with a single shot, he intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm. The two are proportionate.” 
New $241 million flour milling facility being built in Central Alberta

New $241 million flour milling facility being built in Central Alberta

A new flour milling facility in Red Deer County is expected to create about 27 permanent and about 200 temporary jobs, say officials
Manhunt continues for man wanted in roadside killing north of Calgary

Manhunt continues for man wanted in roadside killing north of Calgary

Search continues for Elijah Blake Strawberry, 28, who allegedly murdered Airdrie resident Colin Hough.
Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say

Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say

Public health agencies are encouraging people who received a first dose of mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose.
Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself

Bear spray used by grizzly attack victim to defend himself

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services said a man used a full can of bear spray on an attacking female grizzly bear in the Madden-area, likely preventing him from sustaining even more serious injuries.
'Extremely problematic': Bears searching for food in townsite

'Extremely problematic': Bears searching for food in townsite

"This incident of more bears being in the townsite, feeding on fruit trees and garbage, is just another impact of this devastating wildfire."
Water demand in Calgary remains at 500 million litres on Sept. 4

Water demand in Calgary remains at 500 million litres on Sept. 4

Calgarians were at the upper limit of sustainable water use yesterday during water main repairs in Calgary, according to officials.
Father of girl stabbed to death in Alberta classroom tells killer to rot in hell

Father of girl stabbed to death in Alberta classroom tells killer to rot in hell

The father of a 17-year-old girl stabbed to death in a Wetaskiwin classroom says he hopes her killer rots in hell.
WATCH: St. Albert RCMP have video of suspect van in shooting

WATCH: St. Albert RCMP have video of suspect van in shooting

RCMP officers believe only the back window of a white minivan wanted in connection with a shooting in St. Albert Sept. 2
Photos: Olympic champion Phil Wizard put on Alberta performance

Photos: Olympic champion Phil Wizard put on Alberta performance

Team Canada's Phil ‘Wizard’ Kim and his crew put on a show south of Calgary on Sept. 4.
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