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RCMP use tear gas on man who used hockey stick as spear, threw feces at officers

RCMP use tear gas on man who used hockey stick as spear, threw feces at officers

Emergency Response Team called in after accused attempted to spear police officers with a sharpened hockey stick, threw human feces at them
18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

Earlier this week, Mounties reported that a suspect had approached three random women from behind in public areas, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time.
Why has WHO declared mpox a global health emergency? We answered your questions

Why has WHO declared mpox a global health emergency? We answered your questions

From travel to vaccines, The Globe’s health columnist André Picard answered your questions on the mpox virus and the global health emergency
'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Air Canada pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in.
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
Stranded Innisfail paddler rescued on Red Deer River

Stranded Innisfail paddler rescued on Red Deer River

Woman swept away on Red Deer River had to be saved by fire rescue Sunday
Northern Alberta man faces charges after firearm waived around at rodeo

Northern Alberta man faces charges after firearm waived around at rodeo

A 20-year-old man from Goodfish Lake is facing several firearms charges following an incident at the Kikino Rodeo on Aug. 17.
'Not the outcome we were hoping for:' SAR volunteer recounts mission near Nordegg

'Not the outcome we were hoping for:' SAR volunteer recounts mission near Nordegg

Alberta search and rescue volunteer talks about search leading up to discovery of a 55-year-old hiker in a creek near Nordegg.
Crown files notice, may appeal not-guilty verdicts in Coutts murder-conspiracy case

Crown files notice, may appeal not-guilty verdicts in Coutts murder-conspiracy case

Crown prosecutors in Alberta have given notice they plan to appeal the not-guilty verdicts given to two men arrested at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta.
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