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Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber adjourned Thursday after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January.
'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment

'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment

TV traffic reporter Leslie Horton developed a thick skin over the years because of nasty feedback from viewers, but she unleashed a viral smackdown last week after she says one of them "crossed my line."
Cochrane man charged with child sexual exploitation offences

Cochrane man charged with child sexual exploitation offences

19 year old arrested at his Cochrane home for distributing, accessing, and possessing child pornography as well as failing to comply with a release order
RCMP lay 13 charges after collision between stolen vehicles in St. Albert

RCMP lay 13 charges after collision between stolen vehicles in St. Albert

The drivers of two stolen vehicles collided on St. Albert Trail in a botched getaway
RCMP investigating possible homicide in Westlock County after two bodies found

RCMP investigating possible homicide in Westlock County after two bodies found

Westlock RCMP discovered deceased 57-year-old male and 54-year-old female at residence
Arsonist hits two historical Barrhead churches

Arsonist hits two historical Barrhead churches

Police say a witness spotted a suspicious vehicle parked in front of St. Aidan's Church shortly before the fire
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people — three in the U.S. and five in Canada, health officials reported Thursday.
WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock, no injuries reported

WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock, no injuries reported

An explosion in a detached garage in Westlock on Thursday night spread to the home, however nobody was injured in the incident.  At around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, the RCMP received a call of an explosion and fire at a home on the 9800 block of 105th Street in Westlock.  When the RCMP arrived the homeowner had attempted to put out the fire, but it got out of control, said Cpl. Gina Slaney of the RCMP's K Division. No injuries were reported during the event. 
An explosion rocks a Westlock neighbourhood on Thursday night

An explosion rocks a Westlock neighbourhood on Thursday night

Emergency services quickly arrive on scene
Dogs seized from Airdrie dog rescue following complaints

Dogs seized from Airdrie dog rescue following complaints

Along with Airdrie bylaw enforcement and Airdrie RCMP, the SPCA seized a number of dogs on Tuesday that are now in SPCA care.
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