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Mark Norman affair needs public inquiry, Scheer says
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says Canada needs a public inquiry into the case of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. On Parliament Hill this afternoon, Scheer says a full investigation is justifie...
May 17, 2019
Experts warn of populist backlash even as irregular crosser decline
OTTAWA - Canadians appear increasingly concerned about situation at the border - even if the overall numbers of crossers are down - which experts warn could harden attitudes against newcomer...
May 17, 2019
Killer of missing Alberta seniors loses appeal of manslaughter convictions
EDMONTON - An appeal from the killer of two Edmonton-area seniors has been dismissed. Travis Vader asked the Alberta Court of Appeal for a new trial or for his manslaughter ch...
May 17, 2019
Police to crack down on impaired driving across the province during long weekend
Albertans are able to drink at provincial campgrounds this May long weekend, but police say that's no excuse to drink on the road or drive under the influence.Alberta RCMP, Sheriffs and Peace Officers...
May 17, 2019
Boyle's lawyer cites dangers of mid-trial appeal about sexual-activity evidence
OTTAWA - A mid-trial appeal about sensitive evidence concerning sexual activity could endanger the timely completion of Joshua Boyle's assault case, a lawyer for the former Afghanistan hostage told a ...
May 17, 2019
Fire bans for most of northern Alberta, County of GP excluded
Campfires, unauthorized burning and off-highway vehicles are banned on public lands throughout most of northern Alberta because of wildfire concerns.The fire and OHV ban extends from Lac La Biche up t...
May 17, 2019
B.C. to hold public inquiry into money laundering; final report due May 2021
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan launched a public inquiry into money laundering Wednesday, saying the depth of the criminal activity in British Columbia runs far deeper than previously believed. Money ...
May 17, 2019
City unveils new interactive Traffic Planner Map
The City of Grande Prairie has unveiled a new interactive Traffic Planner Map on its website that highlights construction projects going on around the city and how you can best plan your commute durin...
May 17, 2019 Photo: City of Grande Prairie
Prosecutor: Pregnant teen killed while being shown photos
CHICAGO - A prosecutor says a pregnant Chicago teen who was killed and whose baby was cut from her womb was strangled while being shown a photo album of the late son and brother of her attackers. The ...
May 17, 2019
Trump delays imposing tariffs on auto imports and parts
WASHINGTON - Caught in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump decided against declaring commercial war on America's friends: The White House said Friday that he is del...
May 17, 2019