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TSB releases investigation into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

TSB releases investigation into 2019 fatal Field train derailment

“On the day before the accident, the locomotive engineer who lost his life had descended Field hill on a grain train using maximum available braking. The safety hazard report he had prepared about the event was recovered from the accident site, but he never had the opportunity to submit it.”
Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Choking hazard leads to recall of almost 60,000 Paw Patrol children's bottles

Health Canada has issued a warning for children's Paw Patrol water bottles sold in Dollarama stores across the country.
Hate crimes jump in pandemic

Hate crimes jump in pandemic

A StatCan report shows an 80-per-cent increase in incidents motivated by race, ethnicity in 2020.
More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

More Paxlovid coming to Alberta pharmacies

Access to outpatient care for COVID-19 patients is expanding to more pharmacies across the province this week.
Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

Judge candidates will need to complete sexual assault law education

During a press conference prior to Bill 14 being tabled, Premier Jason Kenney said the legislation will help protect sexual assault victims and encourage more reporting of sex crimes
Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

Former Okotoks council candidate sentenced for evading taxes on $7.5M land sale

A candidate in the last municipal election from Southern Alberta has been sentenced for one count of tax evasion, to which he pled guilty back in November.
Rural communities keen to work with RCMP: association

Rural communities keen to work with RCMP: association

Paul McLauchlin, president of RMA, said rural communities want to work with the RCMP to fix any problems and help making policing better in the province.
Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

Ultra marathon runner ready to run 168.8 km to raise funds for Ukraine

An Alberta long distance runner is going to take on whatever mother nature throws at him this weekend to raise funds for the Red Cross to support their efforts in Ukraine.
Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty

Canada's oil and gas industry remains in the dark about exactly how much it will be required to reduce its emissions in the coming decade, though a sweeping new plan unveiled by Ottawa on Tuesday suggests the goalposts will be ambitious.
Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

Town of Banff investigates cybersecurity attack

The Town of Banff is investigating a cybersecurity attack of its computer systems that happened March 19. There is no evidence of misuse of the information but the investigation is ongoing.
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