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GoFundMe pulls plug on fundraiser for Ottawa convoy protesters

GoFundMe pulls plug on fundraiser for Ottawa convoy protesters

Crowdfunding site GoFundMe will reimburse or redirect to charities the vast majority of the more than $10 million raised by demonstrators protesting COVID-19 measures in Ottawa, saying the event has become an occupation.
Northern Alberta RCMP detachment shot at

Northern Alberta RCMP detachment shot at

On Feb. 2, police responded to multiple firearms incidents in Saddle Lake. The RCMP detachment building was also shot at the same day.
Edmonton mayor expects Alberta premier will respect local autonomy on COVID-19 rules

Edmonton mayor expects Alberta premier will respect local autonomy on COVID-19 rules

Edmonton's mayor says he expects Premier Jason Kenney will respect local autonomy as Alberta prepares to end its vaccine passport program along with other COVID-19 health restrictions.
Gasoline prices breaking records as crude oil tops US$90 a barrel

Gasoline prices breaking records as crude oil tops US$90 a barrel

CALGARY — There is more pain at the pumps for Canadian drivers this week as gasoline prices climb to new record highs. Fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com says the national average retail fuel price hit 151.3 cents per litre Friday morning.
Southern Alberta boy's crayon venture aimed at cleaner oceans

Southern Alberta boy's crayon venture aimed at cleaner oceans

Eight-year-old Jacob Simister has come up with an idea to save crayon waste from entering the ocean while supporting animal rescue organizations close to home.
Backcountry area in Banff National Park closed to protect denning female grizzly bear

Backcountry area in Banff National Park closed to protect denning female grizzly bear

“The area does see backcountry skier traffic during the winter and human presence near the den may disturb the bear or her newborn cubs, which could also place skiers at risk of a grizzly bear encounter."
Kenney to announce next week the date Alberta will end its COVID-19 vaccine passport

Kenney to announce next week the date Alberta will end its COVID-19 vaccine passport

Albertans will soon know when they can stop showing their proof of vaccination to get into places like bars and restaurants.
COVID-19: Hinshaw vague on stance of REP removal

COVID-19: Hinshaw vague on stance of REP removal

'The decisions about policy, including the length of time the Restrictions Exemption Program is in place, are decisions that are the purview of elected officials,' Hinshaw said.  
Alberta lawyer calls province's pay-to-fight traffic ticket program 'barrier to justice'

Alberta lawyer calls province's pay-to-fight traffic ticket program 'barrier to justice'

Planned rollout of program that would make significant changes to traffic court has been paused for public consultation.
Canadian military cuts dozens of unvaccinated troops, puts hundreds more on notice

Canadian military cuts dozens of unvaccinated troops, puts hundreds more on notice

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says dozens of Canadian Armed Forces members who refused to get vaccinated have now been kicked out of the military.
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