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Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights. In February 2017, near Banff, Alta.
Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted to Calgary hospital after being struck by semi truck on Highway 2 near Red Deer
UPDATE: Red Deer County arrest related to earlier aggravated assault in Sylvan Lake

UPDATE: Red Deer County arrest related to earlier aggravated assault in Sylvan Lake

RCMP charge Red Deer County resident with robbery and assault after victim sustains serious injuries in Sylvan Lake
Calgary teen charged in Cross Iron Mills knife attack

Calgary teen charged in Cross Iron Mills knife attack

As a result of a stabbing which occurred at Cross Iron Mills mall on Nov. 24, 2023, Airdrie RCMP have charged a 17-year-old male, a resident of Calgary, with numerous offences.
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating fewer animal products and reducing their waste likely come to mind. But there’s another, perhaps easier, way to cut your emissions: delete old emails.
Calgary man pleads guilty to one terrorism count after posts on TikTok, Snapchat

Calgary man pleads guilty to one terrorism count after posts on TikTok, Snapchat

CALGARY — A man has pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge after admitting he shared recruitment videos for the Islamic State group on TikTok and posted on Snapchat that his mission would begin during Pride month.
Lone bear still hanging around outskirts of Jasper

Lone bear still hanging around outskirts of Jasper

One might have thought that all of Jasper National Park’s bears would have settled down for their long winter’s rest by now. One would have been wrong about that.
Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heat

Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heat

Premier Scott Moe issues video pledging to stop collection of carbon tax on electricity, in addition to natural gas.
Opposing sides speak out on Westlock crosswalk and flagpole bylaw controversy

Opposing sides speak out on Westlock crosswalk and flagpole bylaw controversy

Bylaw's fate to be decided by the people in a vote set for Feb. 22, 2024
Only 37% of Canadians are comfortable with Trudeau’s economic leadership, says poll

Only 37% of Canadians are comfortable with Trudeau’s economic leadership, says poll

The Conservative Party continues to lead national polls as the country inches toward its next national election.
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