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After 42 years, Bighorn fire chief ready to retire

After 42 years, Bighorn fire chief ready to retire

After more than four decades as firefighter, a retiring Southern Alberta fire chief recalls a lifetime of changes, including hanging off the back of a truck "hanging on for dear life" on the way to a call.
Bilodeau father and son await sentencing after shooting conviction

Bilodeau father and son await sentencing after shooting conviction

Manslaughter and second-degree murder convictions have been handed down for a father and son who chased, shot and killed two Métis men on a remote rural road in Northern Alberta two years ago.
HealthIM will help police de-escalate mental health calls, says Shandro

HealthIM will help police de-escalate mental health calls, says Shandro

Edmonton Police Service will start using a new digital tool in July to help ensure individuals in the midst of a mental health crisis receive appropriate care, with other police forces in Alberta to follow throughout the year
'Yellowstone' actor Kevin Costner picked as Calgary Stampede parade marshal

'Yellowstone' actor Kevin Costner picked as Calgary Stampede parade marshal

"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner has been named parade marshal at this year's Calgary Stampede.
Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier's office

Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier's office

RCMP on Vancouver Island say a man has turned himself in after a pile of manure was left at the front door of Premier John Horgan's constituency office in Langford, B.C., last week.
Alberta finance minister registers to run in upcoming UCP leadership race

Alberta finance minister registers to run in upcoming UCP leadership race

Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews has officially entered the leadership contest to replace Jason Kenney as United Conservative Party leader and premier.
Lawyers give closing arguments, jury begins deliberations

Lawyers give closing arguments, jury begins deliberations

Jury deliberating in double murder case after Crown and defence argue whether father and son charged with second-degree murder acted in self-defence.
LEGO donation for young Barrhead builder diagnosed with leukemia

LEGO donation for young Barrhead builder diagnosed with leukemia

Donors bring love of LEGO to Northern Alberta youngster fighting cancer.
National handgun freeze key feature of federal Liberals' new firearm-control bill

National handgun freeze key feature of federal Liberals' new firearm-control bill

A national freeze on importing, buying or selling handguns is a central feature of firearm-control legislation tabled Monday by the federal Liberals.
Nexus program backlog balloons to nearly 300,000 applications

Nexus program backlog balloons to nearly 300,000 applications

Canada's backlog of Nexus applications has ballooned into the hundreds of thousands, despite a sharp downturn in applicants during the pandemic, prompting blowback from frustrated travellers as clogged airports continue to overflow.
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