'Situation has escalated': Edson residents ordered to evacuate because of wildfire
For the second time in about a month, residents of Edson were told to leave town Friday night because of a wildfire.
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Premier Smith appoints new Alberta cabinet with many familiar faces in different portfolios
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Unsealed court documents offer new disturbing details provided by Mantha's alleged victims
Disturbing new details about a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting women in Calgary have come to light, as court documents exposing accounts from his alleged victims have been unsealed.
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'Situation has escalated': Edson residents ordered to evacuate because of wildfire
For the second time in about a month, residents of Edson were told to leave town Friday night because of a wildfire.
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Premier Smith appoints new Alberta cabinet with many familiar faces in different portfolios
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'This is a spending problem': Saskatoon business leader calls for 'mid-management' job cuts at city hall
The head of Saskatoon’s chamber of commerce responding with frustration to the city’s announcement of a $75 million deficit over the next two years — and the tax hikes that will likely be needed to help makeup some of the the shortfall.
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Saskatoon residents raise concerns over pedestrian tunnel
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Saskatoon Ex parade cancelled but it's not clear why
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Regina
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Transplant may not be possible for Sask. girl who stole hearts on TikTok
A young Saskatchewan girl that stole the hearts of the province, and millions online, is back in hospital.
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13-year-old dies following rollover near Moosomin, Sask.
A 13-year-old is dead following a vehicle rollover near Moosomin on Thursday morning.
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Sask. RCMP cancel Amber Alert after missing kids located
Saskatchewan RCMP cancelled an Amber Alert after two missing children were located.
Atlantic
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N.S. teachers, students, health care workers impacted by cyber attack
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Halifax-area evacuation order rescinded for most residents
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Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued
Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl.
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Toronto Blue Jays send Anthony Bass packing after anti-LGBTQ2S+ controversy
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Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam
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Toyota wouldn't share stolen vehicle's GPS location with police, car owner says
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Violent crimes rose in 2022, car thefts skyrocketed: Montreal police
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Plante vows to crack down on illegal magic mushroom dispensary slated to open in Montreal
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2 men to be charged with first-degree murder after man, 61, found dead in Montreal apartment: police
Montreal police said two men are expected to be charged with first-degree murder after a man was found dead inside an apartment last weekend.
Kitchener
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Crash closes Hwy. 401 westbound outside Cambridge, Ont.
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Exclusive experience: Members-only bar opens in Waterloo
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40 overdoses recorded in one week, says WRIDS
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