http://ca.news.yahoo.com/localnews/8734/Red Deer+AB Yahoo! Canada Local News - Red Deer, AB The Govenor General condemned the killing of an activist opposed to a Canadian mine during the last day of a state visit to Mexico. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/jean-condemns-mexican-activist-killing.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:30:09 +0000 The time has come for a little more control on Cochrane's roadways. Town council decided during budget deliberations to fund the construction of traffic lights at the intersection of Griffin Road and Fifth Avenue.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214174 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:25:10 +0000 A Morley family is seeking refuge in Calgary after overcrowded housing forced them to move off the Stoney Nakoda reserve.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214173 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:25:00 +0000 After two days of deliberations, Cochrane town council has decided to raise municipal property taxes by 4.25 per cent. In the draft budget documents created by Town staff, the Town of Cochrane was looking at a 4.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214172 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:50 +0000 For those who only moved into Cochrane during the past few years, it's difficult to imagine Cochrane as a sleepy prairie town where a herd of cattle in what is now Glenbow serenaded citizens to sleep. But for the bulk of its history, that is exactly what Cochrane was.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214169 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:40 +0000 Rocky View trustees decided to keep portables at Cochrane High rather than move them to Prince of Peace School. Instead, Chestermere High School has been asked to give up two 15-year-old portables to Prince of Peace, a Lutheran school just east of Calgary.[...] http://cochranetimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214160 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:30 +0000 An investigation into a plane crash in Alberta that killed five people concludes a similar crash could happen again. The Transportation Safety Board found that the single-engine Piper aircraft was overloaded, the pilot lacked refresher training and the aircraft's gyroscope failed due to lack of maintenance. The board suggests that a similar combination of errors would make it difficult for a ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174073 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:21:19 +0000 Amanda Lindhout is back in Alberta. But at this point, she and her family have no plans to speak to the media, and are requesting privacy. A family spokesperson says Lindhout and her parents arrived back Wednesday. The journalist from Sylvan Lake spent more than a year in captivity after being kidnapped in Somalia in August 2008. She was freed last month, along with Australian photographer Nigel ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174062 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:06:19 +0000 Police say they don't need the force option given to them by new provincial legislation for taking street people to shelters in extreme weather. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78905917.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:45:38 +0000 After seven years of gridlock and headaches, the city is nearing completion on the 16th Avenue north corridor. 16th Avenue has been an area to avoid since the city started construction work in 2002, but now all six lanes of traffic are wide open. Jennifer de Vries, with the city's Transportation and Infrastructure Department, says businesses along 16th Avenue have had a lot to put up with over ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174035 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:36:49 +0000 The city's Transportation Committee has put off approving a levy that would build roadways for the Stoney industrial area. There's concern that the levy would be so high that the land would remain undeveloped for years. What needs to be built is a flyover over the Deerfoot at 128th Avenue north and a connector to the ring road from 11th Street in the area. The cost of both projects come in at ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174032 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:36:39 +0000 Fort McMmurray is bringing in a bylaw banning all single-use shopping bags. That means you can not even use paper or bio-degradable bags. Wood Buffalo Regional Council voted in favour of the motion Tuesday night. But Mayor Melissa Blake says there are a few exceptions. "Food outlets. So if you go to a fast food restaurant or whatever, paper bags or plastic bags are still acceptable at those ... http://www.am770chqr.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1174030 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:36:29 +0000 Cheryl Bernard beat 2006 Olympic bronze medallist Shannon Kleibrink 8-5 on Wednesday to improve to a stellar 5-0 at the Canadian Olympic women's curling trials in Edmonton. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/spo-olympic-curling-women.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:45:02 +0000 The Calgary Flames play their first game at home in two weeks Wednesday night when they face an Atlanta Thrashers team that has never won at the Pengrowth Saddledome. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/sp-flames-thrashers.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:59:59 +0000 A YMCA in south Calgary facing millions of dollars in repairs plans to close next year. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/calgary-ymca-south-closing-repairs.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:29:59 +0000 Natural gas producer EnCana Corp. has received approval to buy back up to five per cent of its own shares. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/12/09/encana-share-buyback.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:30:11 +0000 A man charged with sexually assaulting and robbing an elderly woman has been deemed fit to stand trial. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78865837&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FLocal_briefs_-_December_9_2009_78865837.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:07:07 +0000 Solid partnerships and a keen eye to the future are the tools that win national recognition for a small and highly specialized school, says the president of Olds College. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78866342&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FCollege_takes_the_reins_78866342.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:08:13 +0000 Lacombe homeowners will see their property tax bills rise 2.5 per cent next year. Lacombe town council approved the increase on Monday during its deliberation of the 2010 budget, said Michael Minchin, corporate services director. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78864892&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FProperty_tax_bills_rising_in_Lacombe_78864892.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:07:53 +0000 Most Red Deer County ratepayers can expect little or no property tax increases on next year’s bills. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78864807&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FRed_Deer_County_budget_keeps_costs_in_line_78864807.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:07:43 +0000 A fridge magnet giving phone numbers for various crime prevention agencies is being pondered by a new city committee. http://www.albertalocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=277046&44=78864097&32=4766&7=298661&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertalocalnews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FCommittee_drawn_to_fridge_magnet_78864097.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:23 +0000 Premier Gordon Campbell says 'global unanimity' isn't necessary to take action on climate change. VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell heads to the United Nations climate conference in Denmark next week to talk up B.C.'s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78824627.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:16:13 +0000 CALGARY - A high-risk sex offender has been arrested in Abbotsford, B.C. at a shelter. Calgary police said Dean Robert Zimmerman, 44, was arrested after someone in the shelter recognized him and called police. He was staying there under the name Robert Armstrong. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317272 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:30:12 +0000 EDMONTON - The Arctic cold front gripping the province forced Albertans to use a record amount of electricity Monday night. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) reported a peak of 10,046 megawatt hours was reached at 6 p.m., followed by three more hours of record-breaking demand. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317239 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:00:23 +0000 EDMONTON - Here's an early Christmas present for fans of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. The Band's drummer/vocalist Levon Helm, Alberta cowboy Ian Tyson and Tex-Mex duo Calexico are some of the acts confirmed for next Aug. 5 to 8. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317235 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:00:12 +0000 EDMONTON - Glenn Howard remained the only unbeaten men's rink after three draws of the Canadian Olympic qualifying tournament. The Ontario foursome continued their impressive, consistent play on Tuesday to score a 6-4 win over Jason Gunnlaugson of Beausejour, Man. http://www.chtv.com/ch/chcanews/story.html?id=2317049 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:15:22 +0000 Housing starts and prices for commodities such as lumber are showing signs of recovery. VICTORIA – B.C. is emerging from its economic slump with a small improvement in growth projections for 2010, according the latest report from the B.C. Economic Forecast Council. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/Forecasts_brighter_for_BC_in_2010.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:16:11 +0000 VICTORIA – The B.C. Nurses' Union is in for a battle in its effort to take over representation of more than 5,000 licensed practical nurses, says the president of the Hospital Employees' Union. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/78470832.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:51:01 +0000 Whitewater Winter Resort will ask for public feedback on its plan to develop more than $50 million worth of real estate at the base of its ski hill. http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/news/Ski_hill__housing_proposed.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:06:08 +0000 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:30:09 +0000