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Calgary man who killed girlfriend, toddler must serve 22 years before parole

Calgary man who killed girlfriend, toddler must serve 22 years before parole

Robert Leeming has been handed an automatic life sentence for killing Jasmine Lovett and her young daughter and burying them in a shallow grave in Kananaskis Country.
Property owner fined after unsecured dumpster contributed to bear deaths

Property owner fined after unsecured dumpster contributed to bear deaths

Town of Canmore issued $250 fine after black bears that were feeding in a downtown dumpster over a period of several nights were eventually euthanized.
Homicide victim found in burning vehicle in Southern Alberta hamlet

Homicide victim found in burning vehicle in Southern Alberta hamlet

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is confirming it is investigating a homicide after human remains were found inside a burning vehicle near Langdon.
Justice 'finally' served on B.C. racist cafe incident couple: advocates

Justice 'finally' served on B.C. racist cafe incident couple: advocates

Couple who dumped coffee on the floor, threw a paper cup and made racist remarks at a Chinese barista was given 12 months probation and each fined $100.
Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

Alberta's justice minister has received a long to-do list from Premier Danielle Smith in his mandate letter.
Southern Alberta man recruits beavers to build him a dam

Southern Alberta man recruits beavers to build him a dam

The beavers have completely remodeled Bragg Creek construction engineer Pierre Bolduc’s backyard, and he likes what they’ve done with the place.
Teen charged with murder in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer to hear verdict

Teen charged with murder in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer to hear verdict

A teen charged in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is scheduled to learn his fate today. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec. 31, 2020.
Wind farm developer discusses $100 million project

Wind farm developer discusses $100 million project

Developer of a wind energy project proposed for the County of St. Paul said it would increase the total value of property in the county by as much as 10 per cent.
AmpFest returns to Rockies with full slate of metal, punk music

AmpFest returns to Rockies with full slate of metal, punk music

Twelve bands, including festival headliner Syryn, to hit the stage at AmpFest II this Saturday (Nov. 12) at artsPlace in Canmore.
Coutts mayor says RCMP caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

Coutts mayor says RCMP caught off guard by blockade despite warnings

Mayor Jim Willett said he spotted a social media post about plans for protests against COVID-19 restrictions and notified provincial officials two days before a convoy of trucks appeared.
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