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Video: Chill and hungry bears cause Burnaby traffic jam

Video: Chill and hungry bears cause Burnaby traffic jam

A family picnic stopped traffic in Burnaby – that's because it was a family of bears having a snack on the side of the road.
Province announces laundry list of 'housekeeping' changes to justice system

Province announces laundry list of 'housekeeping' changes to justice system

Police given better tools for missing persons cases, other processes streamlined
Kenney says he's been too tolerant of dissent and inparty melodrama

Kenney says he's been too tolerant of dissent and inparty melodrama

“What Albertans expect from their government isn’t a constant soap opera, and they certainly don’t want to see a family feud,” Kenney said, responding to questions Wednesday night during a Facebook town-hall meeting.
Airdrie resident Alex Thorpe likely to plead Not Criminally Responsible in alleged killing of his mother

Airdrie resident Alex Thorpe likely to plead Not Criminally Responsible in alleged killing of his mother

The lawyer for Alexander Thorpe – an Airdrie resident who was arrested for killing his mother in January – says the defence will be seeking a not criminally responsible (NCR) verdict.
Chronic pain self-management program supports Albertans living with long term pain

Chronic pain self-management program supports Albertans living with long term pain

A free six-week series of virtual workshops for those with chronic pain symptoms or those that support someone with a long-term health condition(s) starts this month.
Intimidation accusations being made against Alberta house leader Jason Nixon

Intimidation accusations being made against Alberta house leader Jason Nixon

Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.
Province says millions will receive utility rebates in months ahead

Province says millions will receive utility rebates in months ahead

Three installments of $50 added directly to consumer's bills to aid in high electricity bills in January, February and March 2022 are expected to be seen beginning in June and July. Relief for natural gas bills is also expected come October, though the province provided no specifics.
UPDATED: 28-year-old woman killed after cornice collapsed in Yoho National Park

UPDATED: 28-year-old woman killed after cornice collapsed in Yoho National Park

“The first person in line got pulled down when the cornice collapsed, and she ended up falling about 300 metres,” said Brian Webster, visitor safety manager for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
Province pledges more support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Alberta

Province pledges more support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Alberta

On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced more than $2 million worth of additional funding to help Ukrainian refugees settling in Alberta. The announcement included health benefits for refugees with temporary residency and language services for Ukrainians.
Airplane mask mandates remain in Canada as U.S. carriers drop rule

Airplane mask mandates remain in Canada as U.S. carriers drop rule

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says mask mandates for air travel remain firmly in place, even as major airlines south of the border drop the requirement for passengers and crews.