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Cougar attack closes hiking trails near Canmore
CANMORE- Two popular hiking trails near Canmore, have been closed after separate attacks by a cougar on two small dogs that left one of the canines dead.Alberta Environment and Parks says officers tra...
Oct 04, 2019
World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. - A World War II-era plane with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them. The ...
Oct 04, 2019
Teen stabbed, located on Sunchild First Nation
A 17-year-old male is in hospital after being stabbed in west central Alberta.Alberta RCMP say the teen was located on the Sunchild First Nation near Rocky Mountain House during the noon hour on Thurs...
Oct 04, 2019
Quebec 'has failed in its duty,' premier says in apology to Indigenous peoples
Quebec's premier apologized to First Nations and Inuit people Wednesday for discrimination they suffered in dealing with the state, noting the province had failed in its duty to them. Francois Le...
Oct 04, 2019
Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events for now
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders' campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery and was cancelling events and appearances "until further noti...
Oct 04, 2019
Crown cites 'unfit' punishment in appeal of Edmonton killer's sentences
EDMONTON- The Crown is appealing the sentences imposed on a man found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Mac's store clerks in Edmonton.Colton Steinhauer was sentenced to concurrent li...
Oct 04, 2019 Edmonton Courthouse
Wake for Mexico's "Prince of Song" being held in Miami
MIAMI - Relatives of the late Mexican crooner known as Jose Jose and Latin American entertainment celebrities are expected at a funeral home in Miami to pay respects to Mexico's "Prince of Song." The ...
Oct 04, 2019
Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review
EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...
Oct 04, 2019
Cyclists, bear OK after bruin chases them on North Vancouver trail
VANCOUVER - Mountain bikers are being advised to steer clear of several popular trails on Vancouver's North Shore after an inquisitive black bear gave three cyclists a scare. The trio was on the weste...
Oct 04, 2019
Aerosmith named MusiCare's 2020 Person of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honour Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares announced Frida...
Oct 04, 2019