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PHOTOS: Korean University hockey team takes on Northern Alberta college

PHOTOS: Korean University hockey team takes on Northern Alberta college

The Tigers are on tour, playing all of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference men's hockey teams over the next few weeks. The Korea University team has sent in a proposal to the ACAC to join the Alberta collegiate league.
Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says

Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says

EDMONTON — The police chief of Alberta's capital says a heavily armed man allegedly acted alone Tuesday when he entered city hall, fired shots and threw a Molotov cocktail from the building's second floor.
Alberta college studying impact of new international student cap

Alberta college studying impact of new international student cap

Federal immigration minister announced Monday that the federal government will cap the number of international student permits over the next two years
Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

In a decision released Tuesday, Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley said invocation of the act led to the infringement of constitutional rights. 
Photos catch breathtaking skijoring stunts in downtown Banff

Photos catch breathtaking skijoring stunts in downtown Banff

PHOTOS: Breathtaking skijoring stunts impress Banff crowds
Alberta town's plebiscite on rainbow flags and crosswalk happening Feb. 22

Alberta town's plebiscite on rainbow flags and crosswalk happening Feb. 22

Westlock residents will be asked if they support flying only federal, provincial and municipal flags on town buildings and that only the standard white striped crosswalks be used in the town.
Captured bear cub helps Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation raise over $100,000

Captured bear cub helps Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation raise over $100,000

A wildlife rehabilitation facility north of Calgary has fund raised $100,000 after taking in a bear captured in Northern Alberta on Halloween.
Airdrie receives $1 million to prevent gun and gang violence

Airdrie receives $1 million to prevent gun and gang violence

This investment will help address the root causes of crime, supporting community led projects for young people involved in gangs or who are at risk of joining them.
Four charged almost a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Four charged almost a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Four people have been charged, including one with first degree murder, after a woman’s body was found near a highway east of Okotoks last March.
Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

MONTREAL — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is announcing a two-year cap on international student admissions.
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