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Woman sentenced in toddler's death says sorry to 'every single person' she hurt

Woman sentenced in toddler's death says sorry to 'every single person' she hurt

EDMONTON — A woman who was sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison for her role in the death of a toddler found outside an Edmonton church says she's sorry to everyone she hurt. But she could not explain why she did what she did.
Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board like Quebec, Ontario

Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board like Quebec, Ontario

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a bill to create its own parole board.
Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings

Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings

EDMONTON — Alberta's medical officer of health says there is an increase of active COVID-19 cases in the Edmonton area linked to two private family gatherings. Dr.
First-degree murder conviction upheld for Calgary man in swarming death

First-degree murder conviction upheld for Calgary man in swarming death

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has upheld a first-degree murder conviction for a man found guilty in the swarming death of a young man outside a Calgary nightclub.
'It's unsettling:' Ranchers and feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19

'It's unsettling:' Ranchers and feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19

CREMONA, Alta. — A cacophony of bellowing cattle makes it hard to hear the other hoof drop, but rancher Bruce Bird knows that it's coming.
RCMP lift shelter advisory in Alberta after they allege officers were shot at

RCMP lift shelter advisory in Alberta after they allege officers were shot at

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — RCMP have lifted a warning for people in a northern Alberta community to shelter at home with their doors locked after they allege officers were shot at while responding to an early-morning traffic complaint.
'Little orange dot:' Lone Alberta NDP MP says she offers different perspective

'Little orange dot:' Lone Alberta NDP MP says she offers different perspective

EDMONTON — Not long after she became a member of Parliament last fall, Heather McPherson was at an event with one of her favourite Olympians.
Police see increase in speedy drivers on quieter streets during pandemic

Police see increase in speedy drivers on quieter streets during pandemic

EDMONTON — Lyle Massie takes his bright-orange motorcycle out for a ride around the city once or twice a week. The Edmontonian says he's noticed way more speeding on the roads since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March.
Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus

Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus

EDMONTON — Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants.
Death of man after fire at Calgary seniors facility investigated as homicide

Death of man after fire at Calgary seniors facility investigated as homicide

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say the death of a man in his late 80s after a fire at a seniors facility last month is being investigated as a homicide. Police say the man died on Wednesday as a result of his injuries.
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