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Former junior player writes of hockey’s dark side

Former junior player writes of hockey’s dark side

Justin Davis tells of hazing rituals, concussions and the need to clean up hockey culture.
Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Deloitte Canada said overall holiday spending is expected to fall 17 per cent to $1,520 per household as recessionary concerns and higher interest rates rein in budgets.
Loot from gas station robbery stolen while suspect being arrested

Loot from gas station robbery stolen while suspect being arrested

“We have seen a lot of weird things but we don’t often see the robber end up being robbed,” Const. Gary O’Brien said of incident on Vancouver Island.
Worst case of vandalism in cemetery's 124-year history

Worst case of vandalism in cemetery's 124-year history

Innisfail mayor and council upset over the toppling of about 100 tombstones, calling it a “hurtful” act against the community and its citizens, past and present.
Pursuit of Alberta police force may give rise to more First Nations forces

Pursuit of Alberta police force may give rise to more First Nations forces

First Nations’ chiefs have long called on federal and provincial governments for resources to establish Indigenous police forces to operate on reserves.
Alberta day home operator charged with second-degree murder of baby

Alberta day home operator charged with second-degree murder of baby

29-year-old woman in High Prairie charged after autopsy determined the death of a seven-month-old baby was a homicide.
Alberta man jailed after being caught with massive collection of child pornography

Alberta man jailed after being caught with massive collection of child pornography

52-year-old from Westlock, caught with more than 15,000 images and videos, has been in protective custody since turning himself in.
'Not my fault': Victim addresses former Calgary Stampeder at sentencing hearing

'Not my fault': Victim addresses former Calgary Stampeder at sentencing hearing

A woman told court that she considered suicide and suffered a deep feeling of guilt after a former CFL player filmed their sexual encounter without her permission.
Buildup of ice likely cause of fatal plane crash near Calgary: safety board

Buildup of ice likely cause of fatal plane crash near Calgary: safety board

The pilot was killed and a passenger suffered life-threatening injuries when the plane went down along the Trans-Canada Highway near the Springbank Airport in April.
Kelowna speeder clocked at 270 km/h in Rocky View County

Kelowna speeder clocked at 270 km/h in Rocky View County

Driver of Porsche 911 doing well over double the 110 km/h limit on Highway 1 will face dangerous driving charge in Cochrane court.
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