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Blind skiers blazing trails in Kananaskis

Blind skiers blazing trails in Kananaskis

“You put your two skis in those tracks and start to ski and you lean heavily on the solidness and the stability of those tracks.”
New rules for RCMP officer's use of cannabis is they must be fit for duty

New rules for RCMP officer's use of cannabis is they must be fit for duty

OTTAWA — The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work.
Flight delayed? Baggage lost? Here's how to apply for compensation

Flight delayed? Baggage lost? Here's how to apply for compensation

Chad Rose was slated to take an afternoon flight from London, Ont., to Ottawa when WestJet cancelled his trip the day of. The airline put him in a taxi to Toronto's Pearson airport during rush hour for an evening departure instead.
Banff council looking at park-and-ride lot inside town boundary

Banff council looking at park-and-ride lot inside town boundary

The Town of Banff is looking at lands on the east end of town for people to leave their cars behind and get a ride into the town in a move to avoid worsening traffic.
Loblaw 50% off stickers to return after public anger over discount reduction

Loblaw 50% off stickers to return after public anger over discount reduction

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing their best-before date.
Military jets will be taking to the night skies next week in Northern Alberta

Military jets will be taking to the night skies next week in Northern Alberta

Night flying training will be taking place over the City of Cold Lake starting Jan. 22 and going until Feb. 2, according to information from 4 Wing Cold Lake.
Saskatchewan jury finds former Canadian National Party Travis Patron guilty

Saskatchewan jury finds former Canadian National Party Travis Patron guilty

Travis Patron had followed and confronted an RCMP officer – who was the Iraqi-born RCMP officer who had testified against Patron at his hate trial – saying, 'Why are you with a Canadian woman?'
Ten-year firearm ban for man charged in 2022 Airdrie road rage incident

Ten-year firearm ban for man charged in 2022 Airdrie road rage incident

Shawn David Desharnais was handed a suspended sentence after being charged in a road rage incident where a firearm was pointed. An Airsoft gun was later found in the suspect vehicle
'Tragic': Man hit by snowplow in Abbotsford after getting stuck in snow, dies in hospital

'Tragic': Man hit by snowplow in Abbotsford after getting stuck in snow, dies in hospital

The man's vehicle became stuck in snow in Abbotsford. Police believe he was trying to walk to a nearby gas station for help when he was hit.
St. Albert RCMP charge Edmonton police officer with sexual assault and failure to comply last year

St. Albert RCMP charge Edmonton police officer with sexual assault and failure to comply last year

A constable with the Edmonton Police Service is heading to trial in December after he was arrested and charged by St. Albert RCMP for sexual assault last March, CBC Edmonton reported today . RCMP spokesperson Cpl.
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