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Five former Hockey Canada players found not guilty of sexual assault

Five former Hockey Canada players found not guilty of sexual assault

The five former Hockey Canada players accused of sexual assault have been found not guilty by an Ontario Superior Justice.
Youth sentenced to $500 fine for fatal collision

Youth sentenced to $500 fine for fatal collision

The RCMP reported the 16-year-old male had been travelling southbound when he attempted to pass five to six vehicles on the single-lane highway. The female passengers were travelling northbound when they were struck by the vehicle. 
Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

The United Nurses of Alberta says the government has followed through on a promise in contract bargaining to extend to nurses presumptive coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder.
E-scooter injuries are on the rise, experts urge caution

E-scooter injuries are on the rise, experts urge caution

Experts urge for better safety measures as e-scooter injuries continue to rise in emergency rooms across Canada.
Nearly half of Albertans are on the brink of financial insolvency, report finds

Nearly half of Albertans are on the brink of financial insolvency, report finds

The latest Consumer Debt Index report by MNP shows that 47 per cent of people surveyed are $200 or less away from financial insolvency.
'It's fantastic to see': Rural Alberta riding in spotlight ahead of August byelection

'It's fantastic to see': Rural Alberta riding in spotlight ahead of August byelection

The byelection has been in the spotlight due to the Longest Ballot Committee, which as of Wednesday, had registered more than 130 candidates under its banner to bring attention to the issue of electoral reform.
Elvis tribute artists to hit the stage at the Blue Suede Festival

Elvis tribute artists to hit the stage at the Blue Suede Festival

What began in 2009 as a small, house-party-style tribute to Elvis Presley has grown into one of the region’s favourite rock‑and‑roll celebrations.
Alberta's United Conservatives call in lawyers in Progressive Conservative name fight

Alberta's United Conservatives call in lawyers in Progressive Conservative name fight

The UCP has sent a cease and desist letter to two former United Conservative caucus members who are now seeking to challenge Premier Danielle Smith’s government by forming a new party using the old Progressive Conservative name.
Thrill of the carnival ride comes down to physics: Alberta professor

Thrill of the carnival ride comes down to physics: Alberta professor

The Alberta professor says it all comes down to gravitational force, or G-force, which measures the acceleration or deceleration relative to the Earth's gravitational pull.
Alberta restaurant voluntarily closes for a day after multiple patrons report illness

Alberta restaurant voluntarily closes for a day after multiple patrons report illness

Multiple customers reported a gastrointestinal illness after eating at the Saskatoon Farm restaurant last week; AHS continues to investigate.
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