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Woman killed at seniors' home east of Calgary, male suspect found dead

Woman killed at seniors' home east of Calgary, male suspect found dead

RCMP say a woman found dead at a seniors' home east of Calgary was a victim of homicide, but won't be arresting a suspect in the crime.
Public hearings in Emergencies Act inquiry to start in September

Public hearings in Emergencies Act inquiry to start in September

The inquiry into Ottawa's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during protests in February will start its public hearings next month.
Environmental groups raise concerns about proposed Calgary-to-Banff passenger train

Environmental groups raise concerns about proposed Calgary-to-Banff passenger train

Conservation advocates and experts are concerned a proposal for a Calgary-to-Banff passenger train is chugging along without addressing some key environmental issues in and around the national park.
U of A study looks at 'avoidable' costs associated with unvaccinated people

U of A study looks at 'avoidable' costs associated with unvaccinated people

In a period of four months, unvaccinated people, mostly in the age range of 50 to 79 years, “accounted for more than 1,000 potentially avoidable ICU bed-days and $61 million in excess healthcare costs,” the study found.
Six arrested after hours-long standoff on Vancouver Island

Six arrested after hours-long standoff on Vancouver Island

Police units deployed after multiple reports of gunshots; residents told to stay indoors.
Quebec starts offering fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care residents

Quebec starts offering fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care residents

Quebec on Monday started offering fifth doses of COVID-19 vaccine to residents of long-term care homes and private seniors residences.
Airdrie RCMP seize weapons, arrest woman after 'suspicious vehicle' complaint

Airdrie RCMP seize weapons, arrest woman after 'suspicious vehicle' complaint

32-year-old Calgary resident arrested after being found in possession of shotgun, crossbow, knife, snap gun and hatchet.
Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections.
Nine-year-old brain cancer warrior battles to make a difference

Nine-year-old brain cancer warrior battles to make a difference

Diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019, Cecily Eklund has raised more than $50,000 for the Kids with Cancer Society.
Kenney calls Alberta sovereignty act idea backed by UCP leadership candidate 'nuts'

Kenney calls Alberta sovereignty act idea backed by UCP leadership candidate 'nuts'

Premier said he's certain that even if the legislature passed Danielle Smith's bill, the lieutenant-governor would refuse to give it royal assent.
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