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CALGARY — The association that represents Alberta police chiefs says it's too soon to decriminalize illicit drugs. Calgary Chief Const.

CALGARY — Canada's largest oil and gas industry group says capital spending in the oilpatch will hit $32.8 billion this year, a 22 per cent increase from the year before but still a far cry from the boom-time levels of investment a decade ago.

Spruce Grove Saints goalie Tristan Martin got a bit of extra publicity after scoring in a game against the Grande Prairie Storm on January 18.

Upon hearing the closing statements from both the crown and defence attorneys, presiding justice J.T. Eamon said he would take some time to consider the information and would return to Criminal Appearance Court on Feb. 4. A court date for his judgement is yet to be scheduled.

Alberta has set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; expands care beds and adds 610 nursing students.

Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada's food security, experts say.

Two men in Airdrie were arrested on outstanding warrants on Jan. 16, and now face multiple charges related to operation of a stolen vehicle and possession of illegal or stolen items.

A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.

The St. Albert ice officiator will demonstrate her unflappable but fair demeanor as one of the refs for hockey when the Winter Olympics start on Feb. 4.

Kindergarten student found walking near a rural road in the St. Paul region, while temperatures dipped well below -20C.