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COVID-related charge stayed against host of Easter party

COVID-related charge stayed against host of Easter party

Former Innisfail town councillor Glen Carritt also believes his upcoming assault and mischief case will be resolved before trial.
Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

The federal government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025.
Suspect returns to Central Alberta tavern and points firearm at staff

Suspect returns to Central Alberta tavern and points firearm at staff

24-year-old man from Red Deer County facing multiple charges, including assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
Alberta family wants answers following workplace fatality

Alberta family wants answers following workplace fatality

Mid-August accident at Trouw Nutrition in Westlock claimed the life of 65-year-old Morinville resident Greg Bucknell.
Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

A 28-year-old master corporal with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based out of Edmonton, Byron Greff was the last of 158 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Judge throws out $32M lawsuit against Alberta school division

Judge throws out $32M lawsuit against Alberta school division

No evidence that lagoon just north of Sturgeon Composite High in Namao contaminated adjacent land, ruling states.
Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

The majority of respondents in a Canada-wide survey released Monday said they are using coupons or hunting for sales to cope with increasing food costs.
Ottawa police failed to follow procedure to get help during 'Freedom Convoy': Blair

Ottawa police failed to follow procedure to get help during 'Freedom Convoy': Blair

During dramatic testimony on Monday, former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly called out former boss Bill Blair, now a federal minister, over his assertions that local police didn't follow proper procedure.
B.C. offers doctors new pay model, including $135,000 raise, to target health crisis

B.C. offers doctors new pay model, including $135,000 raise, to target health crisis

Family doctors in British Columbia are getting a significant raise under the province's new compensation model as part of a plan to address the crisis in the health care system.
Town of Banff to investigate free parking for Indigenous people

Town of Banff to investigate free parking for Indigenous people

The Town of Banff has temporarily put the brakes on the possibility of hiking visitor paid parking fees.