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A look at some recent convictions that have led to consecutive murder sentences

A look at some recent convictions that have led to consecutive murder sentences

A look at some Canadian court cases where convictions have led to long periods of consecutive parole ineligibility.
Unique Edmonton heritage building declared a historic resource

Unique Edmonton heritage building declared a historic resource

The Canada Permanent Building, a small but iconic downtown heritage structure, will experience new life after being declared a Municipal Historic Resource by City Council.
Supreme Court strikes down parole wait period provision for multiple murderers

Supreme Court strikes down parole wait period provision for multiple murderers

The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down a Criminal Code provision that meant multiple murderers might have to wait 50 years or more to apply for parole.
Town of Banff considers smoking, vaping restrictions

Town of Banff considers smoking, vaping restrictions

There could be fewer places to smoke/vape in Banff soon.
U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

U.S. authorities say they stopped a small boat carrying a large shipment of methamphetamine Wednesday.
Cochrane man's invention helps make hiking downhill less painful

Cochrane man's invention helps make hiking downhill less painful

A Southern Alberta man has created a hiking boot add-on to help reduce knee strain while descending slopes.
Analysts say natural gas could go even higher after breaking 14-year record this week

Analysts say natural gas could go even higher after breaking 14-year record this week

The rising price of oil may grab most of the headlines, but another commodity — natural gas — is on an even wilder ride and expected to hit fresh heights this summer.
Judge denies bail for protester charged in southern Alberta border blockade

Judge denies bail for protester charged in southern Alberta border blockade

A judge has denied bail for a man charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade in southern Alberta.
'You knew what you did at that intersection wasn't lawful,' says Crown prosecutor

'You knew what you did at that intersection wasn't lawful,' says Crown prosecutor

“The reality is, you were telling all these deliberate, calculated lies because in your own mind, you knew what you did at that intersection wasn't lawful,” Crown prosecutor Jordan Kerr said, during court on Thursday.
RCMP recover stolen excavator

RCMP recover stolen excavator

A search warrant executed on a Northern Alberta property turned up a very expensive piece of stolen machinery.
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