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Rural crime down in southern Alberta: RCMP
COALDALE, AB - The RCMP is reporting a decrease in crime in rural areas in the region.The Southern Alberta District RCMP says, in the first three months of this year, there were 76 fewer persons crime...
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Veteran quarterback Mitchell taking snaps at Hamilton Tiger-Cats camp Monday
HAMILTON - Bo Levi Mitchell was on the field Monday at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats training camp. The veteran quarterback was in equipment and threw passes with the offence at Ron Joyce Stadium. Mitchell'...
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Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt
FORT MCMURRAY, AB - Fort McMurray's mayor took to social media to deliver a pep talk Saturday as the northern Alberta city once again faces the threat of an out-of-control wildfire that's spurring mem...
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Taber man charged in alleged robbery and assault
TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service (TPS) has placed a local man behind bars following an altercation.At approximately 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, officers were called to a home in the commu...
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Trump's hush money trial arrives at a pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen takes the stand
NEW YORK (AP) - The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial, Michael Cohen, took the stand Monday, and his testimony could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against...
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Alex de Minaur at Italian Open
ROME - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was knocked out of the Italian Open after falling 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Australia's Alex de Minaur on Monday. The Laval, Que., native fired five aces but made 13 doubl...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister is embarking on a five-day trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean where she will focus on peacekeeping and aid. Global Affairs Canada says Mlanie Joly...
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Medicine Hat Regional Hospital's pediatrics unit receives gaming system from Medicine Hat College students
Weeks after raising $5,000 to benefit the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital's pediatrics unit, a new gaming system has arrived courtesy of the graduating students from the Medicine Hat College's sports a...
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The New York Rangers can become the first team to reach the third round of the post-season with a win tonight against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, while the Colorado Avalanche will aim to level t...
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In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ontario to need 33K more nurses by 2032: ministry Ontario will need 33,200 more...
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