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'Scum of the earth': Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners, OxyContin maker

'Scum of the earth': Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners, OxyContin maker

“I hope that every single victim’s face haunts your every waking moment and your sleeping ones, too," said Ryan Hampton, of Las Vegas, who has been in recovery for seven years after an addiction that began with an OxyContin prescription to treat knee pain led to overdoses and periods of homelessness.
'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.
RCMP raise awareness for fraud prevention

RCMP raise awareness for fraud prevention

Financial fraudsters had a historic year in Canada.
Smart-home features wave of the future

Smart-home features wave of the future

More homebuyers are interested in homes with built-in smart technology, and it’s expected to grow in popularity.
More details released on fatal shooting in Kehewin

More details released on fatal shooting in Kehewin

Alberta Major Crimes take over shooting investigation while ASIRT investigates RCMP shooting of suspect in Northern Alberta.
Wallpaper is not the same as it ever was

Wallpaper is not the same as it ever was

Wallpaper never really left the scene, but new materials and patterns have given many a new interest in the classic wallcovering.
Daylight savings time is upon us

Daylight savings time is upon us

Avoid being late tomorrow - change your clocks tonight!
No time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash Kenney tells municipallities

No time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash Kenney tells municipallities

Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while Alberta is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive.
Teens arrested in armed robberies at Southern Alberta pharmacies

Teens arrested in armed robberies at Southern Alberta pharmacies

A tip from the public, led police to two teenage girls from Chestermere, east of Calgary, who were arrested in relation to two armed robberies at pharmacies.
More heat means fewer flowers for bees

More heat means fewer flowers for bees

Global heating is a dual threat to wildflowers and pollinators, study suggests
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