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RCMP apprehension unit wasn't searching for Sask. suspect before stabbing rampage

RCMP apprehension unit wasn't searching for Sask. suspect before stabbing rampage

The RCMP says a special unit was not actively searching for a Saskatchewan man they believe to be responsible for a rampage that left 11 people dead and 18 others injured.
No statutory holiday in Alberta, but a day of mourning Monday in honour of the Queen

No statutory holiday in Alberta, but a day of mourning Monday in honour of the Queen

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week that Monday will be a federal holiday, but Alberta has declared it a provincial day of mourning.
Calgary man charged with fraud for offering fake firearms training out of his home

Calgary man charged with fraud for offering fake firearms training out of his home

Victims told Calgary police they thought they were registering to complete the course with a certified instructor.
Southern Alberta residents fed up with feedlot odours

Southern Alberta residents fed up with feedlot odours

High River woman says after leaving windows open overnight, it smelled like a herd of cows had come through her living room.
Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy

Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy

A day after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro publicly directed the head of Alberta's human rights commission to quit, the commissioner’s office lobbed the issue back at him, saying it’s Shandro who does the hiring and firing.
Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada

The Prairies are expected to see above-normal temperatures for much of September and normal temperatures for October and November.
Two people dead in head-on collision on Trans-Canada Highway

Two people dead in head-on collision on Trans-Canada Highway

Victims are the seventh and eighth fatalities along an untwinned stretch of highway in Yoho National Park.
Alberta chaplain comforting Britons at Buckingham Palace

Alberta chaplain comforting Britons at Buckingham Palace

Airdrie-based clergyman Merle Doherty is part of a team of crisis-trained chaplains as death of Queen Elizabeth is being felt deeply by the people of Britain.
Woman faces huge fine and restitution following dog attack

Woman faces huge fine and restitution following dog attack

Court rules a Central Alberta woman must pay close to $3,500 in fines and restitution after her dog attacked a passerby and killed another dog.
Provinces, businesses scramble after Trudeau declares Monday holiday to mourn Queen

Provinces, businesses scramble after Trudeau declares Monday holiday to mourn Queen

While the announcement signalled that federal workers would get a day off on Sept. 19, provinces have to work out details for other workplaces, including schools, with less than a week's notice.
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