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No guarantees, but expert says search of landfill for women's remains may succeed

No guarantees, but expert says search of landfill for women's remains may succeed

WINNIPEG — In 2002, investigators started a massive search of Robert Pickton's pig farm in British Columbia and eventually found the remains of several women.
UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan series

UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan series

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s royal family stuck to routine and remained silent Friday over the second half of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s documentary series, which made hard-hitting claims against Harry’s brother, Prince William.
Indigenous Tourism Alberta and WestJet partner up

Indigenous Tourism Alberta and WestJet partner up

WestJet announces commitment to help grow Alberta's Indigenous tourism industry.
Appeal underway after one-vote difference in UCP nomination race

Appeal underway after one-vote difference in UCP nomination race

The wait continues in the naming of the Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul’s next UCP representative after a one-vote difference was counted following polls closing on Monday evening.
Shell Canada snapping up gas stations in preparation for energy transition

Shell Canada snapping up gas stations in preparation for energy transition

CALGARY — After announcing its purchase of 56 gas stations from the parent company of Sobeys Thursday, Shell Canada is on the lookout for other potential acquisitions as it seeks to grow its retail fuel footprint across the country.
Facebook intimidating Canadians with threats to pull news from platform: Ottawa

Facebook intimidating Canadians with threats to pull news from platform: Ottawa

OTTAWA — Federal Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez accused Meta on Thursday of trying to intimidate Canadians with threats of pulling news content from its Facebook platform, following the adoption of Bill C-18 in the House of Commons.
Alberta travelers have a new way to fly as Porter comes on the scene

Alberta travelers have a new way to fly as Porter comes on the scene

Porter Airlines adds Edmonton and Calgary to its list of new destinations 
Public grieving provides a community of support for Alberta musician

Public grieving provides a community of support for Alberta musician

Art Bergmann has found solace in posting about his wife Sherri's passing, and hearing back from friends, fans--even strangers.
Winnipeg police commit to working with First Nations groups on landfill search

Winnipeg police commit to working with First Nations groups on landfill search

WINNIPEG — Police are to be part of a committee led by First Nations groups to determine the feasibility of recovering the remains of two Indigenous women believed to in a landfill outside Winnipeg.
Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

VANCOUVER — The federal government is offering to buy Pacific salmon commercial fishing licences from those looking to get out of the declining industry as it tries to protect the fish that remain.
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