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Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.  
NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says that air quality in Europe has not deteriorated to the extent seen in Canada because of the height of the smoke in the atmosphere.
No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

The audits did find some administrative requirements and procedures were not consistently followed, which reaffirms preliminary findings published in March.
Judge rules St. Albert RCMP breached accused's Charter rights

Judge rules St. Albert RCMP breached accused's Charter rights

A St. Albert man facing a dozen drug- and gun-related charges stemming from a 2021 arrest recently had his case dismissed after a judge ruled RCMP officers breached the man's Charter-protected privacy rights three separate times.
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 
Family, friends reflect on Trent Fox's legacy

Family, friends reflect on Trent Fox's legacy

Fox's column, Îethka Voices, was a popular feature in The Cochrane Eagle, and education was central to his life.
St. Albert Trekkers: 35 years of fun, fitness, and friendship

St. Albert Trekkers: 35 years of fun, fitness, and friendship

The local walking club strides into summer and strengthens bonds with each passing footfall.
Banff looking to make housing easier to build

Banff looking to make housing easier to build

“I do not see a future in Banff where we continue to allow single-detached homes. We are four square kilometres and we are in a housing crisis,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

The First Nations Leadership Council says there has been an "ongoing lack of accountability" by the ministry in response to the case and is calling for minister Mitzi Dean's resignation.
Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

It says between 1,000 and 1,500 litres of diesel leaked from that generator into Rainbow Lake on June 17.
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