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Man accused of plotting to kidnap Letterman's son is freed
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A man once accused of plotting to kidnap retired talk show host David Letterman’s son and nanny has been released from a Montana prison for a second time after serving addit...
Dec 22, 2018
Rocky Mountain House RCMP report for Dec. 13 - 20
2018-12-13 @ 8:49 P.M. - 911 call of a disturbance at a residence on O'Chiese First Nation Reserve. Police attended and arrested a highly intoxicated male for "Failing to Comply" with a Recognizance a...
Dec 22, 2018
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in Montreal ahead of tough byelection fight
MONTREAL - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh ventured into his predecessor’s former territory on Saturday as he campaigned in Montreal’s Outremont riding ahead of several federal byelections expect...
Dec 22, 2018
Scheer: Fighting for energy jobs
I had one of the most inspiring days of my political life this week in Nisku, Alberta. I was there as an endless line of trucks rolled through town in a show of support for Alberta's energy sector. Th...
Dec 22, 2018
‘Tis the season to share Alberta RCMP Holiday Safety tips
Edmonton - The holidays are here and, for many of us, this is a special time to relax and celebrate with loved ones. The Alberta RCMP encourages Albertans to enjoy the season to the fullest while keep...
Dec 22, 2018
Hydro crews work around the clock to restore power to British Columbians
When the power went out in the small community of Lake Cowichan, B.C., during a destructive windstorm that swept the province’s coast on Thursday, many residents weren’t prepared for it to...
Dec 22, 2018
Suspicious vehicle fire in Penhold
RCMP are investigating after a truck went up in flames over night in Penhold. Crews were dispatched just after 3 a.m. to a vehicle on fire near the intersection of Minto St. and Robinson Ave. Firefigh...
Dec 22, 2018
Solskjaer starts Man U with win; Man City and Chelsea lose
Manchester United was stunning and Manchester City was stunned. United responded to a change in coach by producing a rampant display to thrash lowly Cardiff 5-1 hours after English Premier League lead...
Dec 22, 2018
Canada to embark on campaign to win release of citizens
TORONTO - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday that Canada will embark on a campaign to win the release of two citizens detained by China in apparent retaliation for the arrest of ...
Dec 22, 2018
Canada's Marielle Thompson wins silver at ski cross World Cup event in Italy
INNICHEN, Italy - Canada’s Marielle Thomspon dominated her heats, winning silver on Saturday in a ski-cross World Cup event in Italy. Thompson, from Whistler, B.C., was bested only by SwedenR...
Dec 22, 2018