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Bolivian President Evo Morales steps down following accusations of election fraud
Bolivian President Evo Morales resigned Sunday amid growing opposition after an international audit found the results of last month's election could not be validated because of "serious irregularities."
Morales said he was stepping down "for the good of the country," which
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La Crete Fire Department Open House
Satisfy your curiosity and plan to attend the La Crete Fire Department Open House on Monday, October 15, 2018.
Meet and greet your local firefighters, get a chance to ask questions, take a station tour or try on the equipment. There is something
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DMI sells Peace River mill
TORONTO - Mercer International Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd., which owns a bleached kraft pulp mill in Peace River, Alta., and a 50 per cent stake in a joint venture which operates a bleached kraft
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Northern Alberta county. (La Crete) Grapples with natural gas shortage
When families in the remote northern Alberta communities of Mackenzie County build homes, many insist on wood stoves and propane tanks.
Steady population growth over the past decade is outstripping the capacity of the natural gas system to heat homes and businesses,
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School Bus, with 21 Children On-board, Involved in Collision
Fort Vermilion, Alberta – The RCMP responded this morning at 8:41 a.m. to a collision involving a school bus carrying 21 children. All children were assessed on scene by EMS, and then bussed to a local hospital for further observation. No
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Search for teen who fell into Athabasca River now recovery mission
The search for a teenager who fell into the Athabasca River is now a recovery operation, police said, as he is presumed dead.
Family told CTV News, Gorden Krahn was on the Highway 2 bridge Tuesday night near Slave Lake.
RCMP said
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Public Community Development Meeting
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No fatalities reported as of late Wednesday night, but some seriously injured in Saskatchewan crash
All 25 passengers onboard the West Wind Aviation flight that crashed shortly after taking off from the Fond-du-Lac, Sask., airport Wednesday night "have been accounted for and removed from the scene of the crash," the RCMP said late Wednesday.
There were
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La Crete Sawmills Promotional Video
We had a great time working with La Crete Sawmills, who were seeking a promotional video to document the work they do in the community. In this feature video, we take you through the process of how trees become valuable
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Alberta government officially scraps bill that would get rid of Daylight Saving Time
The Alberta government has officially scrapped a bill aimed at doing away with the semi-annual time change.
Late Monday afternoon, MLAs voted to kill Bill 203, the Alberta Standard Time Act. This means Albertans will continue to change their clocks twice a
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50+ killed in Las Vegas Strip massacre
Thousands of country music fans ran for cover as a gunman fired on them from a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip -- a mass shooting that is now the deadliest in modern US history.
More than 50 people were killed Sunday
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Edmonton terror attacks: Police officer stabbed, people struck by U-Haul
A terrorism investigation is underway in Edmonton, where a police officer was stabbed and four pedestrians struck down by a fleeing U-Haul truck Saturday night.
A 30-year-old Edmonton man is in custody and police think he acted alone, but they aren’t
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Wilson Auto & RV closed Doors
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Dentist, patient agree: Alberta dental guide should take bigger bite out of fees
A dentist and a patient both agree that the new Alberta dental fee guide doesn't drill down deep enough to cut patient costs.
On Thursday, the Alberta Dental Association and College released the guide, which includes recommended fees for specific dental
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Should Alberta let the sun set on daylight saving time? Have your say online
Albertans are being asked for their input on ending the twice yearly ritual of changing the clocks.
The head of the legislature's Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future says this could have an impact on the entire province.
"It is important for
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Sears Canada closing 59 locations, cutting 2,900 jobs
Sears Canada will close 59 stores and cut approximately 2,900 jobs under a court-supervised restructuring, the beleaguered retailer said Thursday following years of dwindling sales and a revolving door of top executives.
The announcement came after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted
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Fort Vermillion RCMP Recover $75,000 worth of Stolen Property
Fort Vermillion, Alberta – Fort Vermillion RCMP have recovered $75,000 worth of stolen property after executing a search warrant on a rural property off of Highway 58.
On June 1, 2017 Fort Vermillion RCMP investigated a break and enter complaint from
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New survey reveals 71 per cent of Albertans suffer from digital eye strain
This Vision Health Month, optometrists are urging Albertans to take action to protect themselves from digital eye strain. Edmonton, Alberta, May 16, 2017 – A new survey commissioned by the Alberta Association of Optometrists revealed that more than 70 per
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Digital devices are causing Albertans pain
A new survey shows that digital eye strain is elevating to alarming rates in Alberta
There’s no escaping them. Whether it’s working on a computer, sending a text message or watching TV, digital devices play a significant role in Albertans’ lives.A
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Angel Flight Alberta Thanks Vision Credit Union
Angel Flight Alberta would like to send a HUGE thank you to the La Crete Vision Credit Union for their generous donation to Angel Flight Alberta! Donations like these allow us to continue in our mission helping Albertans in medical
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Warning over ‘Blue Whale’ suicide challenge
EDITOR’S NOTE: Global News has not been able to independently verify the reports of suicides in Europe related to the “Blue Whale Challenge.”
“I want to play the game. Are you sure? There’s no way back.”
That is how the game begins. It’s a disturbing
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Kevin O'Leary drops out of Conservative leadership race, will endorse Maxime Bernier
Kevin O'Leary is dropping out of the Conservative leadership race and will endorse Maxime Bernier.
The businessman and reality TV star is ending his campaign only hours before the last leadership debate in Toronto, and two days before party members can start
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Price's Depending on Jobs.
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25 illnesses in 4 provinces linked to E. coli-tainted Robin Hood flour
There have been 25 cases of E. coli infections linked to a recalled batch of Robin Hood brand all-purpose flour, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
The flour in 10-kilogram bags was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
It was recalled Tuesday by
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Semi-truck driver escapes injury, after load crashes through truck’s cabin
Emergency crews were busy Wednesday, after a load of piping smashed through the cabin of a semi-truck on a highway.
Crews were called to the Highway 19 overpass at Highway 2 at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Witnesses told police the driver had
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Cocaine Valued at More than $7,200 Seized in High Level Drug Bust
High Level, Alberta – As a result of an ongoing investigation by the Town of High Level Crime Reduction Unit, High Level RCMP’s CRU and General Duty officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the Deerglen Trailer Park
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Son of accused Canadian Mennonite pot smuggler wanted on U.S. drug charges
Like father, like son.
Twenty-eight years ago, a Mennonite farmer from Leamington, Ont., named Abraham Harms fled to Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, as a fugitive after being charged by police for smuggling marijuana from Mexico into Canada.
Now, his son Enrique is indicted on charges of
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Man Killed in Collision Near Paddle Prairie
A man was killed in a head-on motor vehicle collision on Highway 35 on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
High Level RCMP say shortly after 8 a.m., emergency crews responded to a collision involving a semi and a passenger car, approximately 15
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