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Alberta ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Alberta ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Bill is hard to describe. He is totally dedicated to helping in the Airborne and keeping the legacy of the Airborne Forces in Canada. He is tremendously hard working, well-spoken and does not shy away from challenges or opportunity.” 
Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would bring in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, production and distribution of over 40 mg of fentanyl.
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving prison sentences for crimes they didn’t commit.
Parks Canada procuring 300 housing units for Jasper by mid-February

Parks Canada procuring 300 housing units for Jasper by mid-February

"We are moving forward with Parks Canada to procure a number of housing units to be brought both in the town of Jasper for the four serviced sites as well as out at Marmot Meadows."
Ice climber falls to their death near Canmore

Ice climber falls to their death near Canmore

A 33-year-old ice climber fell to his death at the Junkyards near Canmore in late January.
Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta

Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta

EDMONTON — Take Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile party-vote ouster of former premier Jason Kenney, has been fined more than $100,000 by Elections Alberta.
Alberta woman fined $15,000 for illegally importing African wild cats

Alberta woman fined $15,000 for illegally importing African wild cats

A $15,000 fine was issued after two servals were imported into Alberta illegally with the intention of breeding them.
Banff records second driest January in 136 years

Banff records second driest January in 136 years

“The general story across the Rockies is that the snowpack is lower than normal this year, for sure."
Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.
Expert panel discusses how wildfire smoke impacts seniors

Expert panel discusses how wildfire smoke impacts seniors

Even in Canada where the air quality is generally good, air pollution contributes to roughly 15,000 premature deaths annually, according to Health Canada.
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