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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.
'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.
Charges against topless protester during Juno Awards pending, Edmonton police say

Charges against topless protester during Juno Awards pending, Edmonton police say

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say charges are pending after a topless protester interrupted the Juno Awards. Pop-punk star Avril Lavigne was caught off-guard Monday night when the woman leapt on the stage.
Alberta man in custody after child robbed of food by person carrying axe

Alberta man in custody after child robbed of food by person carrying axe

COALDALE, Alta. — A southern Alberta man is in custody after a report that a nine-year-old was robbed of food by a person armed with an axe.
Olympic men's ski cross champion Brady Leman to retire

Olympic men's ski cross champion Brady Leman to retire

CALGARY — Olympic ski cross champion Brady Leman heads into the final races of his career with mixed feelings. The 36-year-old Calgarian says he'll retire after the season's World Cup finals Friday and Saturday in Collingwood, Ont.
Topless protestor crashes Junos, as Weeknd wins 5th award with album of the year

Topless protestor crashes Junos, as Weeknd wins 5th award with album of the year

EDMONTON — A wildly unpredictable Juno Awards unfolded on Monday as a topless protester charged the stage, leading to some feisty words from Avril Lavigne, while an absent the Weeknd emerged as the top winner this year.
Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts

Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts

EDMONTON — Recent leaks of toxic tailings from northern Alberta oilsands mines have revealed serious flaws in how Canada and Alberta look after the environment, observers say. Some accuse the federal government of abandoning the province.
Alberta outlines education funding to train 3,400 more health-care workers

Alberta outlines education funding to train 3,400 more health-care workers

EDMONTON — Alberta has promised $200 million in funding for post-secondary health-care programs as a part of its latest budget.
McCain to spend $600M to double potato processing capacity in southern Alta.

McCain to spend $600M to double potato processing capacity in southern Alta.

CALGARY — French fry giant McCain Foods Ltd. has announced it will spend $600 million to double the size of its potato processing facility in southern Alberta.
Alberta launching new campaign to lure skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic

Alberta launching new campaign to lure skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic

CANMORE, Alta. — The Alberta government has started a second campaign aimed at attracting skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
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