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Alberta First Nations file human rights complaint over supports for disabled adults

Alberta First Nations file human rights complaint over supports for disabled adults

CALGARY — Representatives from three First Nations in southern Alberta have filed a complaint against the federal government for alleged discrimination against adults with developmental disabilities.
Police charge man with hate-motivated crimes after Russian-Calgarians threatened

Police charge man with hate-motivated crimes after Russian-Calgarians threatened

CALGARY — The Calgary Police Service says a man accused of threatening staff and the congregation of a Russian Orthodox Church has been charged with hate-motivated crimes.
Smith's discrimination remark making Alberta an international embarrassment: NDP

Smith's discrimination remark making Alberta an international embarrassment: NDP

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith has made the province an international embarrassment by proclaiming those who didn’t get vaccinated during COVID-19 endured the worst discrimination she's seen in her lifetime.
Two provinces say they were blindsided by decision to invoke Emergencies Act

Two provinces say they were blindsided by decision to invoke Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — Provincial officials in Saskatchewan and Alberta got a Valentine's Day surprise from the prime minister this year when he called to say he was considering invoking the Emergencies Act, a public inquiry heard Thursday.
Stampeders, Tiger-Cats clash in CFL game crucial to their playoff goals

Stampeders, Tiger-Cats clash in CFL game crucial to their playoff goals

CALGARY — Playoff intrigue permeates Friday's game between the Calgary Stampeders and visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. With three games remaining in the CFL's regular season, the Stampeders and B.C.
RCMP investigate sudden death of infant in northern Alberta as a homicide

RCMP investigate sudden death of infant in northern Alberta as a homicide

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — The RCMP says its major crimes unit is investigating the death of an infant in northern Alberta as a homicide. Police say they responded to a report on Oct.
Alberta Review Board says Matthew de Grood still a risk, but allows some freedoms

Alberta Review Board says Matthew de Grood still a risk, but allows some freedoms

EDMONTON — The Alberta Review Board says a mentally ill man who fatally stabbed five young people at a Calgary house party remains a significant risk to public safety but will continue to be granted some freedoms as his treatment continues.
Alberta's Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta's Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize prejudice faced by minority communities when she suggested unvaccinated people have experienced the most discrimination she has ever seen in her lifetime.
McDavid scores hat trick, adds assist to fuel Oilers' 5-3 comeback win over Canucks

McDavid scores hat trick, adds assist to fuel Oilers' 5-3 comeback win over Canucks

EDMONTON — After a sluggish start to its regular-season opener, Edmonton eventually found its way by orchestrating a huge comeback to win.
Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary's transit authority is temporarily renaming a city bus route in honour of indie pop stars Tegan and Sara and their upcoming television series.
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