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Criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea

Criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea

OTTAWA — As his criminal trial got underway, "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King pleaded not guilty to a list of nine charges related to the major protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa.
Study highlights unique bird diversity in east-central Alberta's mixed landscapes

Study highlights unique bird diversity in east-central Alberta's mixed landscapes

New research on bird diversity in east-central Alberta could help rural municipalities and conservation groups improve bird conservation efforts.
Large-scale Canmore affordable housing set to move forward

Large-scale Canmore affordable housing set to move forward

“All of those years, those lands have always been slated for affordable housing. … It was always meant to be a neighbourhood with the underpinning being affordability. That was always the intent,”
B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
Retreat centre opens walking trails meant for contemplation

Retreat centre opens walking trails meant for contemplation

Walking trails west of Calgary at Mount Francis retreat offer place to reflect on mental and spiritual health
A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

"It was a very bright green, beautiful orb," said one Kelowna resident.
Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.
Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatoon police officers were called to a residence for a report of a domestic disturbance involving an injured woman.
Alberta NDP signs up tens of thousands of new members ahead of leadership vote

Alberta NDP signs up tens of thousands of new members ahead of leadership vote

There are now roughly 85,500 New Democratic members, more than five times the count last December, according to an NDP source with knowledge of the tally
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