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Penhold looking to strengthen community safety
The Town of Penhold is stepping up efforts to make the community safer. Town council has approved the striking of an aptly-named Safe Community Committee, which will work to consult with the community...
May 22, 2018
Venezuelan president expels top US diplomat amid tensions
CARACAS, Venezuela - President Nicolas Maduro expelled the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela and his deputy Tuesday for allegedly conspiring against the socialist government and trying to sabotage the we...
May 22, 2018
Black bear kills dog that jumped out car window in Jasper National Park
JASPER, Alta. - A black bear is being watched in Jasper National Park after it killed a dog that jumped out of a vehicle. Parks Canada officials say the encounter happened on Wednesday when a car pull...
May 22, 2018
Edmonton police officers won't be wearing uniforms for Pride parade
EDMONTON - Police officers will march in this year’s Edmonton Pride festival, but not in their uniforms. The Edmonton Pride Festival Society said it restricted police vehicles from participating...
May 22, 2018
Quebec teacher pleads guilty in connection with relationship involving girl
MONTREAL - A Montreal-area educator has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a relationship involving a girl who was 11 when it began. Virginia Genevrier, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this month...
May 22, 2018
Canadian freed from Ethiopian jail wants review of Ottawa's role in his case
A Canadian who says he was unfairly imprisoned in Ethiopia in abysmal conditions for more than a decade wants an independent review of Ottawa’s actions in his case. In his first public comments ...
May 22, 2018
Alabama doctor acquitted in rock guitarist's overdose death
MOBILE, Ala. - Jurors acquitted an Alabama physician accused of prescribing drugs that killed a former guitarist for rock band 3 Doors Down. The not guilty verdict was returned Monday in the case of D...
May 22, 2018
GLAAD study finds LGBTQ representation in film fell in 2017
LOS ANGELES - Despite high-profile Oscar wins for art house films like “Call Me By Your Name” and “A Fantastic Women,” LGBTQ representation in films from the seven biggest Holl...
May 22, 2018
NDP only Ontario party opposed to siting nuclear waste bunker near Lake Huron
TORONTO - Of the three main parties vying for office in Ontario’s spring election, only the NDP has spoken out against building a $2.4-billion nuclear waste bunker near Lake Huron. NDP Leader An...
May 22, 2018
Grad season begins around central Alberta
High school graduation season is underway in central Alberta. On Friday, approximately 317 grade 12 students at Hunting Hills in Red Deer received their driplomas during a ceremony and banquet at West...
May 22, 2018