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AlbertaMar 02, 2023

Appeal court increases prison time for Edmonton club promoter in sex assault case

Alberta's top court has increased the sentence of a former club promoter convicted of sexually assaulting several women to 11 years. Matthew McKnight was sentenced to eight years after he was convicted in 2020 of assaulting five women in Edmonton between 2010 and 2016. The Crown asked last month that the Court of Appeal give McKnight a sentence of 15 years, arguing the assaults were premeditated. The Crown had originally asked at trial that McKnight serve 22 1/2 years. Court heard that McKnight offered alcohol to his victims, who were between the ages of 18 and 22, then assaulted them at his d
AlbertaFeb 24, 2023

Alberta announces $27.3 million in funding for resettlement of Ukrainian newcomers

The Alberta government is pledging more than $27 million in its upcoming budget to help Ukrainians resettle in the province one year after Russia invaded the eastern European country.Rajan Sawhney, minister of trade, immigration and multiculturalism, says the United Conservative government is to continue to support Ukrainian newcomers as the crisis enters its second year.Sawhney says the Alberta government would provide $7 million over the next three years for settlement and language programs as a part of the 2023 budget.The Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services would also provide
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AlbertaFeb 22, 2023

'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say

The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police says it believes, based on research it commissioned, that it would be "incredibly premature" to think about decriminalizing drugs.Instead, it says there must be a systemic and ordered approach in place that prioritizes community safety before such a strategy can be considered.A paper, commissioned by the association and released at a recovery conference in Calgary, says problematic use of substances is a complex social issue that needs more than one solution.The research, led by the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance, says the idea of decriminalizin
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CanadaFeb 21, 2023

Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: Research

New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government.The research, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, pioneers new methods of measuring methane emissions that question current industry practice, said author Matthew Johnson, an engineering professor at Carleton University in Ottawa."A lot of these (reports) are done on estimates," said Johnson. "Clearly, they're not very accurate."Methane is a gas emitted as a byproduct of
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AlbertaFeb 17, 2023

Alberta appoints oilpatch veterans to advise government on province's energy future

Premier Danielle Smith will turn to a panel of five oilpatch veterans to advise her government on the future of Alberta's energy industry.The panel will be chaired by David Yager, a longtime writer on the oilpatch.Yager was also a former political candidate for the Wildrose Party, one of the groups that came together to form the United Conservative Party that Smith now leads.The other members of the panel include Hal Kvisle, who sits on the board of Cenovus Energy and has run several other energy companies.Bob Curran is a former director of the Alberta Energy Regulator.Carey Arnett is presiden
AlbertaFeb 16, 2023

Alberta health minister promises $158M in budget to recruit front-line health staff

Alberta’s health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care.Jason Copping says the workforce is stretched and that demands will only increase as the population ages.The budget is to be delivered on February 28, and Copping says that half of the $158 million will be used for programs to recruit physicians to rural areas, which are feeling the brunt of the doctor shortage.There will also be funds to help underserviced and remote communities, and money to bring in internationally trained nur
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AlbertaFeb 08, 2023

Alberta to pilot oil and gas royalty breaks for legally required well cleanup

The Alberta government is moving ahead with a plan that would give oil and gas companies a tax break for meeting their legal obligations to clean up old well sites, inviting a select group of landowner organizations to a meeting to discuss a pilot project.On Thursday, Alberta Energy Minister Peter Guthrie is scheduled to host those groups to discuss "a concept for a royalty credit program to incent accelerated oil and gas site closure," indicates a government document that outlines the proposed pilot program, obtained by The Canadian Press.That pilot program, previously known as RStar and now
BCFeb 06, 2023

Alberta law society retains decision for members to take Indigenous course

The Law Society of Alberta has voted in favour of keeping a requirement for its members to complete a course on Indigenous history and culture. Almost 3,500 lawyers voted on the motion, which would have struck down the society's right to require such courses. Last week, 51 lawyers signed a petition calling that right into question, with some of the signatories calling the required course political indoctrination. In the end, their petition was defeated by a roughly three-to-one margin. That means lawyers will continue to have to take the course as a condition of practising law in Alberta. Brit
AlbertaNov 09, 2022

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wins Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has won a seat in the legislature by defeating four opponents in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection. The unofficial results show N-D-P candidate Gwendoline Dirk was second while Barry Morishita of the Alberta Party was third. Smith is back in the legislature after winning a seat more than seven years after she left. Smith called the byelection shortly after she won the race to replace Jason Kenney as United Conservative Party leader and premier on October 6th.

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CanadaJun 18, 2025

Canada's Fernandez storms into quarterfinals at Nottingham Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez has entered the quarterfinals of the Nottingham Open tennis tournament. She defeated Spain's Cristina Bucsa in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. Fernandez maintained a strong hold throughout the 1 hour and 43 minute bout. This was Fernandez' third win over Bucsa, who hails from Laval, Quebec. Fernandez had previously beaten the Spanish player at the Paris Olympics and the Australian Open. Fernandez' quarterfinal match will be held on Friday, June 20.
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CanadaJun 18, 2025

Missing 3-year-old girl found in Montreal

A search has been launched for a missing 3-year-old girl in Montreal. The girl is reportedly alive and talking. She had been missing since Sunday. The Quebec Provincial Police held a press conference to update the search for the girl. Sergeant Eloise Cosset said it was not possible to provide any further information about the circumstances under which the girl was found and what had happened over the past day and a half. He said another press conference would be held later to provide more information on the case. He also thanked the community for their support in helping to find the girl.
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IndiaJun 18, 2025

4 deaths due to Corona in India in the last 24 hours

In India, 4 deaths have been reported due to Corona in the last 24 hours, two in Maharashtra and 1 each in Delhi and Kerala. According to the Health Department, 113 people have died due to Corona since January 2025. The highest number of deaths have occurred in Kerala and Maharashtra. A total of 13 deaths have also occurred in Delhi. There are 6,483 active cases of Corona in 32 states and union territories of the country. So far 42 patients of Corona have been found in Punjab.
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BCJun 18, 2025

City of Surrey launches a pilot to streamline pre-applications for development

The City of Surrey has launched a pilot pre-application process as part of the ongoing efforts to streamline development application approvals. The pilot pre-application process, includes: Centralized pre-application submissions Reduced target timeline of five weeks Targeted and streamlined feedback The City says, the pilot pre-application process replaces the existing Design Review Group (DRG) as the process to review pre-applications. Pre-applications are not required however, pre-applications lead to improved application submissions that ultimately help reduce project timelines and are s
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CanadaJun 18, 2025

Police investigating found body

Port Alberni RCMP is investigating following the discovery of a deceased person in a local park on Monday. On June 16, 2025, at 5:41 p.m., Port Alberni RCMP received the report of a body in Dry Creek Park. Frontline officers responded and located a deceased person with apparent injuries. Forensic Identification Services attended and processed the scene. General Investigation Section has assumed conduct of the ongoing investigating and is working with BC Coroner’s Service to determine the circumstances that lead to this death. Based on the initial information the death is being treated as sus