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AlbertaJun 27, 2023

Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

Alberta's Opposition NDP is accusing Premier Danielle Smith of concealing the latest data on opioid-related deaths until after last month's provincial election.The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.NDP legislature member David Shepherd says Smith stood on a podium and claimed her United Conservative government's model was working.He says the UCP hid the truth for the sake of their ideological policies, as he demanded transparency and a focus on harm reduction.Smith's office did not immediately respond
AlbertaJun 24, 2023

Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

Police in Calgary say they have arrested a youth in relation to a terrorism investigation. Details about the accused's identity are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. RCMP say the youth was arrested last week and appeared in court under a section of the Criminal Code that allows for a peace bond if there's fear the person may commit a terrorism offence. If granted, the peace bond is in effect for up to one year or, if there's a previous terrorism conviction, up to five years. Police say the youth has been released from custody and is subject to several conditions pending a future
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AlbertaJun 24, 2023

Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict. Artist Adrian Stimson, a member of Siksika First Nation in Alberta, says the design unveiled today is inspired by the medicine wheel, an important symbol in many Indigenous cultures. The materials are reminiscent of the bases in Afghanistan that Stimson visited while taking part in the Canadian Forces Artists Program. The monument is set to be built in the Lebreton Flats area across the street from the Canadian War Museum. Officials say a
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AlbertaJun 24, 2023

Trudeau calls byelection in riding of Calgary Heritage for July 24

Voters in the federal riding of Calgary Heritage will go to the polls late next month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a byelection will be held in the Alberta riding on July 24. Conservative MP Bob Benzen resigned his seat in Calgary Heritage at the end of last year. Benzen easily won re-election in 2021, with New Democrat Kathleen Johnson placing second and Liberal Scott Forsyth coming third. Elections Canada says it will open an office in Calgary Heritage soon.
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AlbertaJun 08, 2023

Alberta spiritual leader, wife facing additional sexual assault charges: Police

A self-styled spiritual leader and his wife are facing additional charges for alleged sexual assaults between 2012 and 2019.Edmonton police say Johannes (John) de Ruiter, who is 63, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault in three separate cases.Leigh Ann de Ruiter, who is 64, was jointly charged with two counts of sexual assault.Police have said Johannes de Ruiter is the leader of an Edmonton group known as the College of Integrated Philosophy or the Oasis Group.Edmonton police have alleged that he would tell female members that he was directed by a spirit to engage in sexual act
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AlbertaMay 30, 2023

Freeland says Liberal government respects Alberta electing Danielle Smith as premier

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government respects the choice the people of Alberta have made at the ballot box.She made the comment on her way into the federal Liberals' weekly cabinet meeting, hours after United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith was declared victorious over the NDP's Rachel Notley in yesterday's provincial vote.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement after her victory congratulating Smith, saying he wants to work together to deliver results for Albertans when it comes to creating jobs and advancing clean energy.Federal Conservative Lead
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AlbertaMay 15, 2023

Calgary Liberal MP shares voicemails with death threats, slurs against him & family

Calgary Skyview Liberal MP George Chahal has received death threats.The bully also threatened his family and made racist comments.Chahal has posted two videos in this regard on his social media.These are a total of four minutes of voice mails in which foul language is used against them.Chahal said that these voice mails were made by an unknown person in his constituency office.You are all a bunch of traitors who sold us out to China, so you should hang yourselves, said the unidentified person in the voice mail.Chahal was also threatened to leave the country.Calgary Police said in a statement t
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AlbertaMay 15, 2023

Trudeau to visit Edmonton, meet military personnel helping wildfire

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to stop in Edmonton this morning to meet with military personnel who are helping Alberta fight ongoing wildfires.About 300 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are to be deployed across the province to help with the blazes that have forced thousands of Albertans to flee their homes and rural properties.Wildfire officials are warning rising temperatures that have been a problem for crews battling wildfires in the province's north are now also a concern in the south.The number of evacuees in Alberta grew to more than 19,300 yesterday, with 23 of the 89 active
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AlbertaMay 12, 2023

300 troops being deployed to fight Alberta wildfires, over $2M paid to evacuees

About 200 soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to help fight fires in Alberta, and 100 more will arrive in the province this weekend.The Minister of Public Safety of the state, Mike Ellis, gave this information.He said that members of the military are joining firefighters in the fight to control the wildfires in Grand Prairie, Fox Creek and Drayton Valley.Ellis said that the state government has paid about two million dollars in emergency payments to more than 6,500 victims of wildfires.At present, around 16,000 people are out of their homes.Initially, this number reached

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CanadaJul 09, 2025

Surrey’s $27.5-million Bear Creek Stadium opens

The $27.5-million Bear Creek Stadium in Surrey has officially opened. It has a seating capacity of 2,200. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said in a press release that once it receives Class 2 facility certification, Bear Creek Stadium will be able to host high-profile events such as the World Athletics Continental Tour and Challenger Series. The mayor said the stadium will attract other groups to host games there. “We’ve already had some people make inquiries,” she said. Locke said it will be a huge benefit to the city. Surrey will also have a 10,000-seat stadium, with construction expect
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AlbertaJul 09, 2025

Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America as summer travel gets underway

Alberta has the most measles cases in North America on a per-capita basis, worrying experts who say summer events could push case counts even higher. The province's former chief medical officer of health Dr.Mark Joffe says that's twice the rate of confirmed cases in Ontario. Ontario has been deemed Canada's epicentre of the outbreak in absolute case numbers, reporting 1,910 confirmed infections since its outbreak began in October, but with a population three times the size as Alberta. Alberta reported yesterday that 1,230 people have been infected with the highly contagious disea
CanadaJul 09, 2025

One of two student pilots killed in Manitoba crash was from India: consulate office

One of two student pilots killed in a mid-air crash south of Steinbach, Man., has been identified as a man from India. The consulate general of India in Toronto, in a social media post, identifies the man as Sreehari Sukesh. The consulate office says it's in contact with the man's family, the pilot training school and local police. The crash happened Tuesday morning about 400 metres from a runway used by Harv's Air pilot school. Adam Penner, president of the company, has said the two pilots were in small single-engine Cessna planes and appeared to try to land at the same time.
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BCJul 09, 2025

Fraud awareness campaign highlights how to spot common scams

Richmond RCMP has launched a new fraud awareness campaign to educate the public about investment scams, a growing threat that costs residents millions of dollars annually. At the center of the campaign is a newly released video that educates the public on how scammers operate and provides practical tips on how recognize their tactics to avoid falling victim. The video pulls from real examples, using engaging visuals and commentary from an officer on how to spot red flags. The video lists three common investment scam tactics: Scam Trick #1: They claim you’ll make big money with little or no r
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BCJul 09, 2025

Coquitlam RCMP announce charge approval for weapon related offences

Following a Coquitlam RCMP investigation into a 2022 stabbing incident, now 23-year-old Shane Aston Gero of Port Coquitlam, and a youth, also of Port Coquitlam have been criminally charged. The youth cannot be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act in order to protect their privacy. On June 4, 2022, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Coquitlam RCMP Frontline officers responded to a report of a stabbing near Central Elementary School, located at 2260 Central Avenue, Port Coquitlam. On June 25, 2025, charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purp