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Driver charged after covering plate with cardboard

Driver charged after covering plate with cardboard

When St. Albert RCMP pulled over the SUV, they learned the driver was subject to numerous bail conditions, including one which said he was not to be in the driver’s seat of any vehicle.
Alberta school division quashes short learning week idea following survey

Alberta school division quashes short learning week idea following survey

Foothills School Division is not planning to further explore a four- or four-and-a-half-day learning week following feedback from the community that showed the majority were not interested.
AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton zone

AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton zone

64 people have required hospitalization as AHS has identified a cluster of Shigella cases among the inner-city population of Edmonton.
Hikers in Rockies led astray by trail apps, Alberta Parks warns

Hikers in Rockies led astray by trail apps, Alberta Parks warns

Province advises trail users against dependence on apps like AllTrails after rescuers respond to many incidents caused by unreliable information.
Soaring prices at the grocery store likely to linger into next year, watchers say

Soaring prices at the grocery store likely to linger into next year, watchers say

Canadians are continuing to feel the pinch at the grocery store as food prices continue to soar at the fastest rate in four decades.
'A wake-up call': Five Canadian police officers killed in 37 days

'A wake-up call': Five Canadian police officers killed in 37 days

A former police chief says the deaths should be a tipping point. He's calling for changes to better support people and their mental health.
Woman, 90, dies after attack in seniors residence west of Montreal

Woman, 90, dies after attack in seniors residence west of Montreal

Quebec provincial police say a 90-year-old woman has died following an assault at a seniors residence by an 82-year-old man who is now under arrest.
'Little window': Coal mine supporters hope for change under new Alberta premier

'Little window': Coal mine supporters hope for change under new Alberta premier

Supporters of open-pit coal mining say there's a chance new mines could be built in Alberta's Rockies after comments from Danielle Smith.
Severed pig's head left on Pride crosswalk at Alberta school

Severed pig's head left on Pride crosswalk at Alberta school

RCMP say they are investigating it as a possible hate crime after pig's head deliberately placed on rainbow crosswalk at Spruce Grove school.
City of Calgary, Flames start negotiating again on a new arena

City of Calgary, Flames start negotiating again on a new arena

Negotiations will begin again for a new sports, arts and entertainment building after a deal agreed upon in 2019 collapsed late last year.
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