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RCMP investigating deaths of two girls found in a hotel room in central Alberta

RCMP investigating deaths of two girls found in a hotel room in central Alberta

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — RCMP are investigating the sudden deaths of two girls who were found in a hotel room in central Alberta. Police said Wednesday the dead include a 12-year-old girl from Sylvan Lake and a 13-year-old girl from Red Deer.
One dead, one injured in Calgary shooting; second in a high-traffic area on same day

One dead, one injured in Calgary shooting; second in a high-traffic area on same day

CALGARY — One man died and a second person was injured last night after a shooting in a neighbourhood immediately north of Calgary's downtown. The shooting near a grocery store in the Kensington business district around 9:30 p.m. resulted in a major police response, including a helicopter circling the area.
Smith reassures seniors, "No one will ever pay to see a family doctor."

Smith reassures seniors, "No one will ever pay to see a family doctor."

Smith talks family doctor shortage, privatization, surgery backlogs and matters of trust, to a packed house at the St. Albert Seniors Association.
Prairie premiers' fears about Lametti comments have 'no grounding in truth': Trudeau

Prairie premiers' fears about Lametti comments have 'no grounding in truth': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Prairie premiers of distorting the words of his justice minister after comments David Lametti made at a meeting of Assembly of First Nations chiefs last week.
Conservatives ask Twitter to label CBC accounts as 'government-funded' media

Conservatives ask Twitter to label CBC accounts as 'government-funded' media

OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives are asking Twitter to apply a "government-funded" label on accounts associated with the CBC, even as other broadcasters decry the tag for not making clear their editorial independence.
Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encouraging provinces and territories to step up reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples but stopped short of saying they should make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Or
New dental care program should give First Nations benefits more teeth: NDP

New dental care program should give First Nations benefits more teeth: NDP

OTTAWA — NDP health critic Don Davies says dental benefits for Indigenous people should be improved if the new national dental insurance plan offers better or more accessible services.
Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

CALGARY — A man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade is to be back before a judge Friday as his case makes its way through the courts.
Calgary planning to be law enforcement training hub on cryptocurrency crimes

Calgary planning to be law enforcement training hub on cryptocurrency crimes

CALGARY — Police in Alberta's largest city are turning to a global blockchain data platform to help combat cryptocurrency crimes. Calgary police announced Wednesday they have entered into a partnership with Chainalysis, a U.S.
Haying in the 30’s helping as many cancer patients as possible

Haying in the 30’s helping as many cancer patients as possible

Cancer affects millions of people around the world, and its impact goes beyond the physical pain and emotional distress of the patients. It is no secret that the disease can also be a financial burden. The Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society helps alleviate that burden.
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