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Officers not responsible in overdose death in St. Paul holding cells says ASIRT

Officers not responsible in overdose death in St. Paul holding cells says ASIRT

Toxicology testing showed significant quantities of carfentanil, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, which were ruled to be the cause of death. 
No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief

No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief

Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest a First Nation chief outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 2020.
Emaciated black bear cub rescued by Central Alberta rehab group

Emaciated black bear cub rescued by Central Alberta rehab group

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation in Madden, northwest of Calgary, has taken in an emaciated black bear found wandering alone near Barrhead, Alberta.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Northern Alberta highway

Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Northern Alberta highway

A 29-year-old woman appears to have been first struck by the mirror of one vehicle and then hit by a second vehicle. 
Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S. comes from Canada, up from 33% in 2013.
Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Marritt was closed for just over 12 hours.
Banff's visitor parking fee increase will help fund wildfire protection work

Banff's visitor parking fee increase will help fund wildfire protection work

“It is going to make it possible to address our mitigation and protection preparedness efforts in terms of an emergency like a fire…"
Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party has won the provincial byelection in Lethbridge-West, holding onto a riding it has held since 2015.
Canada transitioning to new era of competitive ice climbing

Canada transitioning to new era of competitive ice climbing

Canada's still a nation trying to find itself on the world stage of competitive ice climbing and drytooling.
Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

RDCRS found Monique LaGrange violated sanctions imposed for a social media post featuring children holding a Nazi flag above an image of other children holding a Pride flag with the words "Brainwashing is brainwashing"
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