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'Paper Bag Rapist" denied parole in online hearing from Bowden Institution in Alberta

'Paper Bag Rapist" denied parole in online hearing from Bowden Institution in Alberta

BOWDEN, Alta. — A man who was once called the "Paper Bag Rapist" has again been denied parole.
Scandal-scarred Lethbridge, Alta., police force told to fix problems or shut down

Scandal-scarred Lethbridge, Alta., police force told to fix problems or shut down

EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister has given the scandal-scarred Lethbridge Police Service until April 16 to serve up an action plan to fix its problems or face being disbanded.
Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

EDMONTON — Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills, suggest documents from the province's energy regulator.
COVID-19 weakened environmental rules across Canada, mostly in Alberta: study

COVID-19 weakened environmental rules across Canada, mostly in Alberta: study

CALGARY — Alberta relaxed more environmental rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic than any other government in Canada, says a study from the University of Calgary.
Toronto Star appoints former National Post leader Anne Marie Owens as editor

Toronto Star appoints former National Post leader Anne Marie Owens as editor

CALGARY — The owner of the Toronto Star newspaper is bringing in new newsroom leadership with the appointment as editor of Anne Marie Owens, a former editor-in-chief of the National Post.
Oilpatch workforce faces more cuts this year before rebound in 2022-23, says PetroLMI

Oilpatch workforce faces more cuts this year before rebound in 2022-23, says PetroLMI

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas workforce is expected to shrink by almost 7,300 jobs this year thanks to layoffs linked to corporate mergers and cost cutting, according to an energy industry labour data firm, before staging a modest rebound over the f
Andre Tourigny gets full-time Hockey Canada gig; will return to Ottawa 67's in 2022

Andre Tourigny gets full-time Hockey Canada gig; will return to Ottawa 67's in 2022

CALGARY — Andre Tourigny has a busy year ahead. Hockey Canada announced Wednesday the Nicoloet, Que.
WestJet restoring suspended regional flights for Atlantic Canada and Quebec City

WestJet restoring suspended regional flights for Atlantic Canada and Quebec City

CALGARY — WestJet says it is restoring flights to several regional destinations in Eastern Canada that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline says it will resume flying to Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Sydney, N.S.
Eight teams remain at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

Eight teams remain at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

CALGARY — It's down to eight teams after starting with 35 duos at the Home Hardware Canadian mixed doubles curling championship.
Jesse Ylonen's three-point effort leads Rocket over Heat 4-2

Jesse Ylonen's three-point effort leads Rocket over Heat 4-2

CALGARY — Jesse Ylonen had two goals and an assist as the Laval Rocket beat the Stockton Heat 4-2 on Tuesday in American Hockey League play. Otto Leskinen added a goal and an assist to help Laval extend its win streak to six games.
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