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Crown says 12-15-year parole eligibility suitable for former B.C. Lions player

Crown says 12-15-year parole eligibility suitable for former B.C. Lions player

A Crown prosecutor has suggested a parole eligibility period of 12 to 15 years for a former Canadian Football League wide receiver convicted of the "brutal" murder of his ex-girlfriend.
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St. Albert teacher faces more sex charges

St. Albert teacher faces more sex charges

Bryce Hughes, 28, of Edmonton, who taught high school in St. Albert is now facing additional charges of sexual exploitation and luring a child.
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Province warns of energy rebate scam

Province warns of energy rebate scam

Texts or email encouraging users to click a link to apply for an energy rebate is a scam, warn the Province.
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Hockey Canada names coaches for under-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Hockey Canada names coaches for under-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Hockey Canada has announced Stephane Julien will lead its men's under-18 team at the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
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Rachel Notley says Alberta NDP has 'fallen short' on respect for staff, volunteers

Rachel Notley says Alberta NDP has 'fallen short' on respect for staff, volunteers

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, a week after acknowledging her party is investigating allegations of mistreatment of volunteers, now says there are problems.
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North American stock markets climb after Fed adopts largest rate hike since 1994

North American stock markets climb after Fed adopts largest rate hike since 1994

North American stock markets broke multi-day losing streaks after the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted the largest interest rate increase since 1994 and vowed to remain aggressive in tackling soaring inflation.
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Hold and secure at Westlock schools is over

Hold and secure at Westlock schools is over

RCMP investigation continuing.
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Bank of Canada likely to mirror 0.75% Fed Reserve hike next month: economists

Bank of Canada likely to mirror 0.75% Fed Reserve hike next month: economists

Economists say the Federal Reserve raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike since 1994 — increases the odds of the Bank of Canada following suit next month. The U.S.
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Rainfall warnings lifted in Alberta as system moves to northern Saskatchewan

Rainfall warnings lifted in Alberta as system moves to northern Saskatchewan

Environment Canada has ended all heavy rainfall warnings in Alberta.
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Ottawa police promise outreach to Sikh community after false Parliament bomb tip

Ottawa police promise outreach to Sikh community after false Parliament bomb tip

RCMP investigation ongoing following false bomb tip.
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