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Human trafficking case adjourned until December

Human trafficking case adjourned until December

The trial for a Cochrane resident charged in a historic 20-year-old human trafficking case was in court Nov. 26.
Canada may add more resources at the U.S. border after tariff threats: minister

Canada may add more resources at the U.S. border after tariff threats: minister

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is considering a number of measures at the American border, including additional resources.
Saddle Lake Cree Nation protests at provincial legislature

Saddle Lake Cree Nation protests at provincial legislature

Members of Saddle Cree Nation travelled to Edmonton on Oct. 28 for a demonstration at the provincial legislature during Governor General of Canada Mary Simon’s first official visit to Treaty 6 territory, which took place from Oct. 25 to Oct. 29.
Renter speaks out about dangerous conditions of Alberta home recently shuttered by AHS

Renter speaks out about dangerous conditions of Alberta home recently shuttered by AHS

“There need to be mandatory inspections for rentals, no one should ever have to put their children at risk just to have a roof over their heads,” says renter whose home was declared unsafe by Alberta Health Services.
Relying on product reviews during Black Friday? How to spot real ones from the fakes

Relying on product reviews during Black Friday? How to spot real ones from the fakes

You see an affordable product with thousands of reviews and an average rating of at least four stars. Add to cart? Maybe, maybe not.
Five costly mistakes to avoid in your 40s for a richer retirement

Five costly mistakes to avoid in your 40s for a richer retirement

Five mistakes to avoid in your 40s if you want to have the retirement of your dreams.
Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. is charged with offences under Alberta health and safety laws.
'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

Heavy snow didn't stop a steady stream of voters in Crowsnest Pass from casting ballots Monday in favour of bringing King Coal back to this scenic rocky patch of Alberta’s southwest.
Man sentenced to eight years following Cremona area woman’s 2021 death

Man sentenced to eight years following Cremona area woman’s 2021 death

Originally charged with second degree murder, Philip Jeffrey Toner admitted to committing an aggravated assault on Brenda Ware and setting fire to her house
Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team began what are expected to be several weeks of legal arguments on Monday, ahead of next year's trial.
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