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Alberta Mountie charged with theft after seized items taken from detachment

Alberta Mountie charged with theft after seized items taken from detachment

RCMP say they were made aware of allegations in May 2022 that an officer had items seized from the Blackfalds Detachment.
Parks Canada charge 14 illegal campers at Johnson Lake

Parks Canada charge 14 illegal campers at Johnson Lake

“Wildlife attractants had been left out, and there was evidence of public alcohol consumption and an illegal fire. Human waste was also found in the immediate area.”
Singh mum on preferred target for net-zero grid as Alberta, Sask. NDP split on date

Singh mum on preferred target for net-zero grid as Alberta, Sask. NDP split on date

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has also come out swinging against the Liberal policy, saying it's unrealistic to replace the province's generation capacity with renewables in that timeline.
Historic Priddis & Millarville Fair adding to its repertoire

Historic Priddis & Millarville Fair adding to its repertoire

The Priddis & Millarville Fair has a mix of old favourites and new attractions at the Millarville Racetrack in Foothills County on Aug. 19 and 20.
Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

In May, officers saw irregularities in a small package from Hong Kong and found a male tarantula hidden inside a plastic container. 
Quebec government says it is open to studying whether to relaunch nuclear reactor

Quebec government says it is open to studying whether to relaunch nuclear reactor

The minister told reporters in Montreal that as Quebec moves away from fossil fuels, all sources of renewable energy should be studied.
Heat wave spreads from B.C.'s south coast to southern, central Interior

Heat wave spreads from B.C.'s south coast to southern, central Interior

As the heat arrived on the south coast, Environment Canada says seven record highs were set Sunday across of province.
Two years into Taliban rule, Afghan women ask Canada for education and accountability

Two years into Taliban rule, Afghan women ask Canada for education and accountability

OTTAWA — "It's a complete humanitarian and human-rights crisis that's been going on for two years," said Murwarid Ziayee, a senior director with Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan.
Support for Ukrainian newcomers continues

Support for Ukrainian newcomers continues

Free Store for Newcomers and Ukrainian Kitchen helps those fleeing their wartorn homeland find refuge and a chance to resettle.
New special loonie honours legendary Vancouver-born engineer and feminist

New special loonie honours legendary Vancouver-born engineer and feminist

She was the world's first female aircraft engineer.
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