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Officers who arrested autistic youth in St. Albert playground won't be charged: ASIRT

Officers who arrested autistic youth in St. Albert playground won't be charged: ASIRT

According to a report published by Alberta's police watchdog, an arresting officer thought the youth was a known "drug user" after the officer recognized a license plate in the attached parking lot.
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Canada's population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.
Canadian pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

Canadian pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

"Right time, right place, I guess," said pilot Dan Riise.
Alberta hockey player named top Canadian University athlete

Alberta hockey player named top Canadian University athlete

Former Cochranite and MRU Cougar, Connor Bouchard, is the U SPORTS Player of The Year.
RCMP appeal for tips in Lloydminster attempted abduction

RCMP appeal for tips in Lloydminster attempted abduction

Two men tried forcing a woman into a vehicle, say Lloydminster RCMP
Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

If town is aware of a priority one road issue that doesn't get rectified, it is liable in full according to the courts now, says Olds CAO
Calgary victim of hit and run on Highway 2 doubles reward

Calgary victim of hit and run on Highway 2 doubles reward

Sheryl Knock raises reward from $25,000 to $50,000 for anyone who can help identify culprit who smashed into her truck on Highway 2 in Central Alberta
Teen and adult charged after fentanyl, cocaine, gun seized from Airdrie home

Teen and adult charged after fentanyl, cocaine, gun seized from Airdrie home

Nathan Appiah Dwumaah, 20, and Rahma Shafei, 18, both have Airdrie have been charged with drug trafficking and released on bail
Alberta judge urges cross-boundary alerts after Calgary teen died from neglect

Alberta judge urges cross-boundary alerts after Calgary teen died from neglect

A judge is recommending an alert information-sharing system among provinces for high-risk children to protect youth like 15-year-old Alexandru Radita of Calgary, who died weighing 37 pounds.
Skier has 'close call' in Tent Ridge avalanche in Kananaskis

Skier has 'close call' in Tent Ridge avalanche in Kananaskis

“The skier was not injured but lost skis and poles.”
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