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Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges veterans received less income-replacement benefits than they were entitled to because Canada failed to reasonably inform them about of the benefits.
Premier announces new cabinet: familiar faces remain

Premier announces new cabinet: familiar faces remain

New cabinet unveiled Friday includes many ministers who have retained posts they held before the change in party leadership.
'Kill Satan': Trial hears Alberta man not criminally responsible for mother's death

'Kill Satan': Trial hears Alberta man not criminally responsible for mother's death

An Alberta man charged with murdering his mother told police and emergency medical services staff that he was ordered by Jesus to kill her because she was possessed by Satan.
Federal freeze on buying, selling handguns now in effect, says public safety minister

Federal freeze on buying, selling handguns now in effect, says public safety minister

Measures to freeze the number of handguns in Canada took effect on Friday, the federal public safety minister announced in a social media post.
Suspect in custody after gun pointed at two women in Northern Alberta

Suspect in custody after gun pointed at two women in Northern Alberta

Police Dog Services involved in tracking down suspect in St. Paul who pointed firearm at women and then got into their vehicle and drove off.
Alberta premier says journey to fix health system within 90 days to be 'bumpy'

Alberta premier says journey to fix health system within 90 days to be 'bumpy'

Premier Danielle Smith is asking Albertans for patience as she embarks on what she calls a “bumpy” and “perilous” ride to reorganize the governance structure of provincial health services.
Alberta RCMP officer charged after hitting cyclist, police watchdog says

Alberta RCMP officer charged after hitting cyclist, police watchdog says

RCMP officer has been charged after hitting a 28-year-old cyclist who sustained serious injuries last year in Grande Prairie.
Alberta school division quashes short learning week idea following survey

Alberta school division quashes short learning week idea following survey

Foothills School Division is not planning to further explore a four- or four-and-a-half-day learning week following feedback from the community that showed the majority were not interested.
AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton zone

AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton zone

64 people have required hospitalization as AHS has identified a cluster of Shigella cases among the inner-city population of Edmonton.
Hikers in Rockies led astray by trail apps, Alberta Parks warns

Hikers in Rockies led astray by trail apps, Alberta Parks warns

Province advises trail users against dependence on apps like AllTrails after rescuers respond to many incidents caused by unreliable information.
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