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Man won’t admit to spitting in officer’s face

Man won’t admit to spitting in officer’s face

James Gregory West tried to plead guilty to assaulting a peace officer, but wouldn’t admit to the facts of the case
Foothills Community Immigrant Services, Town partner on project to welcome newcomers

Foothills Community Immigrant Services, Town partner on project to welcome newcomers

The Welcoming Okotoks Project aims to identify gaps and barriers to inclusion, provide community capacity building and create pathways to attract newcomers to town.
Tabloids fume, many in UK shrug over Harry and Meghan series

Tabloids fume, many in UK shrug over Harry and Meghan series

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s press erupted in outrage Friday at Prince Harry and Meghan’s documentary series , which lambasts the U.K. media over its treatment of the royal couple. But much of Britain reacted to the Netflix show with a shrug.
Massive anti-Trudeau protest to take place in Downtown Vancouver

Massive anti-Trudeau protest to take place in Downtown Vancouver

There will be a Trudeau impersonator at the event. The organizers ask, "You want slavery or free Canada now?"
Canadians worried about a recession in 2023, says poll

Canadians worried about a recession in 2023, says poll

Concern over holiday spending is also high.
Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

MONTREAL — Canadians and small businesses sending parcels this holiday season may be surprised to see a steep surcharge on domestic shipping due to the high price of diesel. One small business owner from Surrey, B.C.
Doctors say flu starting to hit adults as hospitalization rates of seniors climb

Doctors say flu starting to hit adults as hospitalization rates of seniors climb

Doctors say influenza spread is starting to hit older adults as surveillance levels indicate the hospitalization rate of seniors is not that far behind that of children. Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada for the week ending Nov.
Final arguments in trial of two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter complete

Final arguments in trial of two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter complete

EDMONTON — Lawyers for two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a man at a rest stop told a jury trial Thursday that their clients acted in self defence, while the Crown contends they used excessive force.
Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation aimed at making police forces more accountable and responsive to the communities they serve.
Town of Cochrane looking for artists to submit proposals for The Station

Town of Cochrane looking for artists to submit proposals for The Station

The Town of Cochrane is seeking community and area artists to submit a proposal to create one of three public sculpture installations for the Cochrane Crossing Civic Plaza Art Project, located at The Station.
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