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Crown prosecutors stretched thin, risk to hundreds of cases

Crown prosecutors stretched thin, risk to hundreds of cases

“We’re just overwhelmed and it’s a product of not being able to retain and attract people,” Alberta Crown Attorneys’ Association president Dallas Sopko said, adding the Crown prosecutor's office is stretched, with 47 out of 378 Crown prosecutor jobs unfilled across the province, with 1,200 serious cases at risk of being stayed.
Livestock caught in flood aftermath — including a pregnant cow — airlifted to safety by helicopter

Livestock caught in flood aftermath — including a pregnant cow — airlifted to safety by helicopter

A specialized harness, a large feedbag and a cargo net were used in the rescues, which are going viral on social media.
Tourist town traffic ticking upwards

Tourist town traffic ticking upwards

“The road system is finite and it’s beyond capacity…Beyond capacity means we can choose where to have a traffic jam, but we can’t choose not to have a traffic jam.”
B.C. storm: More highway closures could be implemented, province warns

B.C. storm: More highway closures could be implemented, province warns

British Columbians are being asked to keep up to date on the latest forecasts and advisories from Environment Canada.
Peter Mansbridge on his new memoir, 'Off The Record'

Peter Mansbridge on his new memoir, 'Off The Record'

Canada's best-known news anchor shares anecdotes from over 50 years in the business.
Kids COVID-19 vaccine bookings start Wednesday in Alberta

Kids COVID-19 vaccine bookings start Wednesday in Alberta

In a press statement, Health Canada said it determined that benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risk of COVID-19 in that age group.
Trans Mountain pipeline likely to be back in operation by end of the week

Trans Mountain pipeline likely to be back in operation by end of the week

It's the longest shutdown in the line's 70-year history.
Historical missing persons case from 1967 highlighted in national initiative

Historical missing persons case from 1967 highlighted in national initiative

More than half a century later, Bonnvyille RCMP are revisiting a missing persons case involving a Bonnyville woman, Margaret Mildred Batoche, who was reported missing by her family in 1967.
'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

Ontario, Manitoba parents can start booking vaccine appointments for their children this week.
Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

A leadership review is scheduled to take place next April but could come sooner as 22 constituency associations have signed a letter to the party executive calling for an advance vote.
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