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Passenger in hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer released on day parole

Passenger in hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer released on day parole

CALGARY — A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his role in the death of a Calgary police officer is to be released to a halfway house after being granted day parole.
Officials advise Albertans to postpone May long weekend plans due to wildfires

Officials advise Albertans to postpone May long weekend plans due to wildfires

EDMONTON — Officials are advising Albertans to consider postponing their long weekend plans as nearly 100 wildfires continue to burn throughout the province.
Alberta NDP, UCP promote party platforms a day after election campaign debate

Alberta NDP, UCP promote party platforms a day after election campaign debate

A day after the provincial election campaign's sole debate, the NDP leader promoted her party's platform at a rally in Edmonton, while her United Conservative rival took questions on recent controversies during a television interview in Calgary.
Parks Canada plans major rewrite of more than 200 historic site plaques

Parks Canada plans major rewrite of more than 200 historic site plaques

EDMONTON — They're affixed to old buildings where someone important used to live. Or they're mounted on a rock overlooking somewhere where something once happened.
Calgary Stampeders get on with season prep while waiting for the smoke to clear

Calgary Stampeders get on with season prep while waiting for the smoke to clear

CALGARY — Smoke in the air threw a wrench into the early days of Calgary Stampeders' training camp, but there were still jobs to be earned and important pre-season reps to accomplish.
NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises $1.87 billion for Edmonton infrastructure projects

NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises $1.87 billion for Edmonton infrastructure projects

EDMONTON — The Alberta NDP is promising $1.87 billion for several infrastructure projects in the provincial capital if it wins the May 29 election.
Smith: 'Redemption' possible for UCP candidate who made feces comment

Smith: 'Redemption' possible for UCP candidate who made feces comment

CALGARY — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says a candidate who compared transgender students in schools to feces in food would have "a lot of work to do" to find her way into the party's caucus.
WestJet ramping up after reaching deal with pilots, but not before cancelling flights

WestJet ramping up after reaching deal with pilots, but not before cancelling flights

CALGARY — The WestJet Group averted a strike after reaching a last-minute deal with the airline's pilots early Friday, but not before cancelling hundreds of flights and upending the long weekend plans of thousands of passengers.
Police say two nearby collisions believed related to shooting, thought to be targeted

Police say two nearby collisions believed related to shooting, thought to be targeted

Calgary police say they believe a fatal shooting in the city's Vista Heights neighbourhood was a targeted attack. Police were called to the 2500 block of 23 Street NE just after 5:30 p.m.
WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

CALGARY — WestJet and its pilots union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead of the May long weekend.
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