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Deer in Southern Alberta town are living on citizens' dime: expert

Deer in Southern Alberta town are living on citizens' dime: expert

Biologist says it's clear that deer in Okotoks are very comfortable outside of naturalized locations — walking, eating, sleeping and breeding in populated areas.
RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., stabbed to death at homeless camp

RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., stabbed to death at homeless camp

Several media reports say the female officer was killed while assisting a bylaw officer at a homeless camp. 
Court dismisses appeal of Alberta man's sexual assault convictions

Court dismisses appeal of Alberta man's sexual assault convictions

Alberta's top court has dismissed an appeal from a dangerous offender convicted of a series of sexual assaults on teenage girls.
Former junior player writes of hockey’s dark side

Former junior player writes of hockey’s dark side

Justin Davis tells of hazing rituals, concussions and the need to clean up hockey culture.
Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Deloitte Canada said overall holiday spending is expected to fall 17 per cent to $1,520 per household as recessionary concerns and higher interest rates rein in budgets.
Hockey players give back by raking seniors' leaves on sprawling acreage

Hockey players give back by raking seniors' leaves on sprawling acreage

Members of Airdrie junior team prove to be a “God-send” for elderly couple living on 10-acre property.
Loot from gas station robbery stolen while suspect being arrested

Loot from gas station robbery stolen while suspect being arrested

“We have seen a lot of weird things but we don’t often see the robber end up being robbed,” Const. Gary O’Brien said of incident on Vancouver Island.
Pursuit of Alberta police force may give rise to more First Nations forces

Pursuit of Alberta police force may give rise to more First Nations forces

First Nations’ chiefs have long called on federal and provincial governments for resources to establish Indigenous police forces to operate on reserves.
Alberta day home operator charged with second-degree murder of baby

Alberta day home operator charged with second-degree murder of baby

29-year-old woman in High Prairie charged after autopsy determined the death of a seven-month-old baby was a homicide.
Alberta man jailed after being caught with massive collection of child pornography

Alberta man jailed after being caught with massive collection of child pornography

52-year-old from Westlock, caught with more than 15,000 images and videos, has been in protective custody since turning himself in.
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