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'Scum of the earth': Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners, OxyContin maker

'Scum of the earth': Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners, OxyContin maker

“I hope that every single victim’s face haunts your every waking moment and your sleeping ones, too," said Ryan Hampton, of Las Vegas, who has been in recovery for seven years after an addiction that began with an OxyContin prescription to treat knee pain led to overdoses and periods of homelessness.
'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.
RCMP raise awareness for fraud prevention

RCMP raise awareness for fraud prevention

Financial fraudsters had a historic year in Canada.
More details released on fatal shooting in Kehewin

More details released on fatal shooting in Kehewin

Alberta Major Crimes take over shooting investigation while ASIRT investigates RCMP shooting of suspect in Northern Alberta.
Daylight savings time is upon us

Daylight savings time is upon us

Avoid being late tomorrow - change your clocks tonight!
No time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash Kenney tells municipallities

No time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash Kenney tells municipallities

Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while Alberta is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive.
Canmore Nordic Centre to receive $17.5 million for infrastructure repairs, upgrades

Canmore Nordic Centre to receive $17.5 million for infrastructure repairs, upgrades

Kananaskis pass money helping fund $17.5 million in upgrades to the Canmore Nordic Centre over the next two years.
Teens arrested in armed robberies at Southern Alberta pharmacies

Teens arrested in armed robberies at Southern Alberta pharmacies

A tip from the public, led police to two teenage girls from Chestermere, east of Calgary, who were arrested in relation to two armed robberies at pharmacies.
Suspected coupon book scammer in Southern Alberta found to be legitimate fundraiser

Suspected coupon book scammer in Southern Alberta found to be legitimate fundraiser

Suspicions over a man selling coupon books in Okotoks have since been proven to be incorrect. The man was simply selling coupon books that support veterans.
Former Quebec premier Charest brings both notoriety and baggage to Conservative race

Former Quebec premier Charest brings both notoriety and baggage to Conservative race

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest launched his bid for the Conservative leadership Thursday in Calgary by saying he wants to unite the party, which he believes has spent the past years "badly distracted" and "fractured."
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