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Suspect in Alberta doctor's death wants trial as soon as possible
RED DEER, Alta. - A trial date is to be set today for a man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta. Deng Mabiour, who is 54, is charged with first-degree murder in t...
Dec 07, 2020
Anglers seek protection for Alberta river they say is threatened by gravel plan
One of Alberta's largest grassroots conservation groups is to plead this week for the protection of a much-loved river from gravel mines it fears would damage a world-class trout fishery and undo year...
Dec 07, 2020
Meng's lawyers fight on against extradition as reports swirl of proposed plea deal
VANCOUVER - The legal fight against extradition to the United States for Meng Wanzhou is back on in a Vancouver court amid a report that the American Justice Department is discussing a deal in the cas...
Dec 07, 2020
Biden picks Calif. AG to be first Latino health secretary
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, putting a defender of the Affordable Care Act in a leading role to oversee his ...
Dec 06, 2020
Duvernay-Tardif among five activist athletes named "Sportsperson of the Year" by SI
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif's busy 2020 has included a Super Bowl victory, working on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic and a return to school. He can now add another accolade to his resume. The 29-...
Dec 06, 2020
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus. The president confirmed in a Sunday afternoon tweet that the former New York mayor had...
Dec 06, 2020
19 more coronavirus deaths pushes Alberta past 600
Alberta climbed well past 600 deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday with 19 new fatalities.The total now is 615 deaths, as the province added 1,836 new cases on Sunday, the third largest one-day total. The r...
Dec 06, 2020
With so much on the line, Raptors guard VanVleet plans to hold teammates accountable
Fred VanVleet doesn't believe any of his teammates will recklessly flaunt COVID-19 protocols. But he'll do his part to hold the rest of the Raptors accountable. Toronto held its first full practice at...
Dec 06, 2020
Town adjusting rec programs to meet enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
The Town of Rocky Mountain House is working to provide residents with safe opportunities for recreation while enhanced COVID-19 public health restrictions are in place. While all group classes and tea...
Dec 06, 2020
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus. The president confirmed in a Sunday afternoon tweet that the former New York mayor had...
Dec 06, 2020