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Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

COVID-19 restrictions at the border will remain in place for at least another month, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported Tuesday.
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.
Morinville RCMP seek missing youths

Morinville RCMP seek missing youths

Morinville police are seeking the public’s help to find two teenage girls who have gone missing from a Sturgeon County treatment centre.