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A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

Edmonton police say two patrol officers have been killed while responding to a call. Six other police officers have been killed in Canada since September 2022. Here's a look at their cases and who they were: Const.
Police say no warning of violence before teen shot and killed 2 Edmonton officers

Police say no warning of violence before teen shot and killed 2 Edmonton officers

EDMONTON — Two officers who were shot and killed by a teenager had no indication they were walking into a high-risk or dangerous situation, police say.
Edmonton police investigate infant's death as a homicide

Edmonton police investigate infant's death as a homicide

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say they are investigating the death of a five-month-old girl as a homicide. They say the infant was admitted to the Stollery Hospital with life-threatening injuries on March 7.
Ottawa requests joint 'working group' on oilsands contamination with Alberta

Ottawa requests joint 'working group' on oilsands contamination with Alberta

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has further spelled out what he wants to see in a new body that would oversee monitoring and communications around pollution problems in the oilsands.
Indigenous-led prospective buyer 'not going away' even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

Indigenous-led prospective buyer 'not going away' even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

CALGARY — An Indigenous-led initiative is still pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline, in spite of the project's ballooning price tag. "We are not going away, just because it's $30.9 billion.
Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

EDMONTON — The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton.
Hockey Canada hires human rights leader as first vice-president, diversity, inclusion

Hockey Canada hires human rights leader as first vice-president, diversity, inclusion

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has hired human rights leader Irfan Chaudhry as its first vice-president of diversity and inclusion.
CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail to combine next month under new name

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail to combine next month under new name

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it will officially combine with Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on April 14 under a new name, Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
McDavid scores NHL-leading 57th goal, Oilers beat Stars 4-1

McDavid scores NHL-leading 57th goal, Oilers beat Stars 4-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his NHL-leading 57th goal and added an assist in the Edmonton Oilers' 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Janmark scores twice as Edmonton Oilers skate past Dallas Stars 4-1

Janmark scores twice as Edmonton Oilers skate past Dallas Stars 4-1

EDMONTON — Mattias Janmark and the Edmonton Oilers can score goals in bunches but have had their problems preventing opponents from doing the same.
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