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'Just tell Avril I'm not mad,' says topless Junos protester after being charged

'Just tell Avril I'm not mad,' says topless Junos protester after being charged

EDMONTON — A woman facing a criminal charge after a topless protest at the Juno Awards said she isn't upset about Avril Lavigne swearing at her and demanding she get off stage.
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Alberta to provide $30 million for upgrades at Red Deer Regional Airport

Alberta to provide $30 million for upgrades at Red Deer Regional Airport

RED DEER, Alta. — The Alberta government says it is spending $30 million to expand the Red Deer Regional Airport as part of this year's budget.
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CP Rail's US$31billion takeover of KCS gains final regulatory approval

CP Rail's US$31billion takeover of KCS gains final regulatory approval

CALGARY — The U.S. rail regulator is giving a green light to Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to take control of Kansas City Southern Railway Co. as early as April 14.
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Draisaitl scores two goals, reaches 100 points as Oilers down Senators 6-3

Draisaitl scores two goals, reaches 100 points as Oilers down Senators 6-3

EDMONTON — Two players have hit 100 points in the NHL this season, and both are on the Edmonton Oilers.
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Draisaitl, McDavid carry Oilers past Senators, 6-3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice to reach 100 points for the season, NHL scoring leader Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Tuesday night.
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Calgary city council passes safety bylaws after protests at library drag events

Calgary city council passes safety bylaws after protests at library drag events

Calgary city council has updated a bylaw and brought in another to address escalating protests at drag events, including popular story times at public libraries.
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Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots

Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board is calling for better screening of heart-related conditions of Canadian pilots.
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Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police

Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — Alberta RCMP are investigating after a man was injured during an interaction with police in the Northwest Territories.
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Wife of Edmonton spiritual leader also facing charges of sexual assault, police say

Wife of Edmonton spiritual leader also facing charges of sexual assault, police say

EDMONTON — The wife of a self-styled spiritual leader has been charged with three counts of sexual assault stemming from separate occasions between 2017 and 2020. Edmonton police say they arrested 64-year-old Leigh Ann de Ruiter on Monday.
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'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services

'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is planning to require all police services in the province to use body cameras. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said Tuesday that officers often respond to complex calls and make split-second decisions.
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