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Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky and Pierre Karl Péladeau are among those who will offer eulogies at the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney on March 23.
Video: Ten vehicles, including semi's crash on Saskatchewan highway

Video: Ten vehicles, including semi's crash on Saskatchewan highway

One person was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in a ten vehicle crash on a highway near Estevan.
Feds urged to label acids in oilsands as toxic and harmful

Feds urged to label acids in oilsands as toxic and harmful

Jesse Cardinal, executive director of Keepers of the Water, said regulation of the acids is urgent given the proposed plans to release tailings water into the Athabasca River after treatment.
62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

In every region of Canada, pollsters found a majority of respondents agree Ottawa should introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Two motorists break through Jasper Icefield Parkway gates amid avalanche control work

Two motorists break through Jasper Icefield Parkway gates amid avalanche control work

"Somebody crashed the gate and came into what is actually an active blasting zone with the avalanche control work going on.”
Northern Alberta reeve stranded in Haiti says ‘spirits are good’ despite chaos in that country

Northern Alberta reeve stranded in Haiti says ‘spirits are good’ despite chaos in that country

MD of Bonnyville Reeve Barry Kalinski is among the Canadians stranded in Haiti as the country is in a state of emergency.
Coal mine expansion near Hinton moving forward without permits

Coal mine expansion near Hinton moving forward without permits

The threatened bull trout might be in harm's way if Coalspur's Vista Coal Mine expansions proceed.
Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff town councillor Hugh Pettigrew has been charged with sexual assault and will continue on council and other community duties, he said, while the case makes its way through the courts.
Stabbing victims found help at Sundre Hotel cafe after fight, says witness

Stabbing victims found help at Sundre Hotel cafe after fight, says witness

Sundre RCMP released the scene of Tuesday's assault investigation early Wednesday afternoon
Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

“The lynx family has been seen all over the resort, however we aren’t sure if it’s multiple families, or the same family."
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