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'Disheartening': Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags

'Disheartening': Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags

CALGARY — The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders even as other provinces push forward with programs believed to have saved lives.
Chiarot scores twice, including overtime winner, for Canadiens in 5-4 win over Flames

Chiarot scores twice, including overtime winner, for Canadiens in 5-4 win over Flames

CALGARY — Ben Chiarot's night in Calgary included a puck in the face, stitches and two goals, including the overtime winner, for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-4 victory over the host Flames on Thursday.
COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further notice

COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further notice

A decision to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta won't apply to the courts. As of March 1, the Alberta government removed most of its pandemic restrictions, including the need to wear masks.
'Attempt to interfere:' Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post

'Attempt to interfere:' Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post

EDMONTON — Suspended Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu was moved to another cabinet post Friday following a report that concluded he tried to interfere in the administration of justice over a traffic ticket.
Baytex celebrates 'remarkable turnaround'; announces share buyback program

Baytex celebrates 'remarkable turnaround'; announces share buyback program

CALGARY — Baytex Energy Corp.'s share price soared Friday on news the company has almost reached its net debt target and will institute a share buyback program in the second quarter of this year. The company's stock closed up 14.2 per cent to $5.71.
Man killed in police shooting that left innocent man dead had fake gun: ASIRT

Man killed in police shooting that left innocent man dead had fake gun: ASIRT

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog says a robbery suspect who was killed by officers during a shooting that also left an innocent man dead was carrying a fake firearm.
Calgary man charged after improvised explosive devices found looking for lawyer

Calgary man charged after improvised explosive devices found looking for lawyer

CALGARY — A Calgary man charged after police officers found improvised explosive devices and weapons has been given some time to find a lawyer.
CWB Financial reports Q1 profit up from year ago, beats expectations

CWB Financial reports Q1 profit up from year ago, beats expectations

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago and beat expectations. The Edmonton-based bank says the profit attributable to common shareholders amounted to $87.
Experts question Alberta budget claims of diversifying away from oil and gas revenues

Experts question Alberta budget claims of diversifying away from oil and gas revenues

EDMONTON — Canada's oil province may finally be shedding its image as an economic one-trick pony, the Alberta government says in its new budget.
'Credible but cautious': Alberta budget out of red; forecasts rosy economic future

'Credible but cautious': Alberta budget out of red; forecasts rosy economic future

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget is out of the red, forecasts a rosy economic future and promises big-bucks spending on hospitals, health care and programs to plug gaps in its burgeoning labour force.
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