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Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

Bernardo is serving an indeterminate life sentence for the kidnapping, torture and murders of 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy in the early 1990s near St. Catharines, Ont. 
Town of Cochrane launches Picnic In the Park summer program

Town of Cochrane launches Picnic In the Park summer program

Starting on July 10, and running through the summer, the Picnic in the Park initiative aims to give residents, visitors, and downtown workers a relaxing lunchtime experience, while also enjoying the sights and energy of Cochrane’s historic downtown.
S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as tech stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as tech stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

“Overall, it looks like we were seeing a bit of a rotation maybe into some of the other areas … which is a good thing for the rally, for a bull market.”
Musila sentencing delayed until fall

Musila sentencing delayed until fall

On Tuesday Musila was slated to be sentenced for the crime, however a new defence lawyer that Musila got through legal aid, Caitlin Dick, was brought onto the case and needed more time to properly represent Musila through her sentencing.
RCMP arrest five individuals while executing search warrant in St. Paul

RCMP arrest five individuals while executing search warrant in St. Paul

A search warrant executed on a St. Paul residence resulted in charges against five people, following a reported robbery about 48 hours earlier.
GALLERY: Torchbearers carry the flame for Alberta Summer Games

GALLERY: Torchbearers carry the flame for Alberta Summer Games

With the opening ceremonies scheduled for tonight, the Torch Celebration was the first event to herald the start of the premiere youth sporting event.
Immigrant seniors lonelier than those born in Canada but research lacking: StatCan

Immigrant seniors lonelier than those born in Canada but research lacking: StatCan

Statistics Canada released the findings of a survey Wednesday showing older people who immigrated to Canada as adults were more likely to experience loneliness than those who were born here.
Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter that he was "heartbroken to hear that another Canadian fighting wildfires has lost their life." 
Town of Westlock increases operating budget to reflect changes in policing costs

Town of Westlock increases operating budget to reflect changes in policing costs

Shortfall of $113,895 in first quarter taken from last year’s surplus
Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

They said the pilot was a 41-year-old from Whitecourt, Alta., but did not release his name. 
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