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CP NewsAlert: Girl dead, man in custody after stabbing in Edmonton-area school
LEDUC, Alta. - A 17-year-old girl is dead after a violent assault at a school just south of Edmonton. RCMP say it happened at about 10 a.m. at Christ the King School in Leduc, which has about 350 stud...
Mar 15, 2021

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for March 15
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Mar 15, 2021

Canadians set to compete for NCAA men's basketball championship
Here is a list of Canadians competing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament (hometowns in brackets): Alabama: G Josh Primo (Toronto), F Keon Ambrose-Hylton (Toronto) Clemson: G/F Olivier-Maxence Pro...
Mar 15, 2021

Canada's Nembhard key part of undefeated Gonzaga team that has history in its sights
At this time last year, Andrew Nembhard and the Florida Gators were preparing to play Georgia in the second round of the SEC Tournament, with a date in March Madness on the line. Andrew's dad Claude N...
Mar 15, 2021

Two Quebec nurses suspended after allegedly mocking death of Indigenous woman
MONTREAL - Two Quebec nurses have been suspended without pay after allegedly mocking an Indigenous woman at a public clinic in Joliette, Que., northeast of Montreal. The incident is alleged to have ta...
Mar 15, 2021

Alberta NDP proposes legislation to ban coal mining in Rocky Mountains
CALGARY - Alberta's Opposition NDP plans to introduce a private member's bill that would ban future coal mining and related activities on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.The proposed legisla...
Mar 15, 2021

Campbell says teamwork was key element of Edmonton's five straight Grey Cup victories
DAN RALPH - He has a Grey Cup ring for every finger but it's Hugh Campbell's overall coaching success that's unlikely to ever be duplicated. Campbell was the Edmonton Football Team's head coach from 1...
Mar 15, 2021

Winnipeg Jets 'just scratching the surface' with Pierre-Luc Dubois: GM
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. "I think we're really just scratching the surface with Pierre-Luc," the ...
Mar 15, 2021

3 die when car hits 9 people in San Diego; driver in custody
SAN DIEGO - A driver lost control and veered onto a sidewalk Monday dotted with homeless tents in downtown San Diego, killing three people and injuring six others, including two who are hospitalized i...
Mar 15, 2021

Traffic delays expected on 49 Ave. and Gaetz Ave. bridges this week
Officials with the City of Red Deer say local drivers should expect delays at the 49 Avenue Bridge and Gaetz Avenue Bridge on March 18 and 19 as contractors replace streetlights on both bridges. Tempo...
Mar 15, 2021