Body found on Whitemud Drive, EPS investigating
Police are investigating after a body was found at the side of Whitemud Drive on Tuesday morning.
The body was found at Whitemud Drive eastbound near 17 Street.
Investigators confirmed to CTV News Edmonton the person did not die as a result of a collision.
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Eyes on the weather as residents pack and flee from fierce wildfire in northeast B.C.
Showers are predicted Saturday over the aggressive wildfire threatening Tumbler Ridge, but forecasters say thunderstorms could sweep through the parched region without bringing any rain.
Calgary
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Investigators on scene of early-morning fire in vacant Bowness building
Police and fire crews are investigating after a structure fire at a vacant building in Bowness early Saturday morning.
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Surge ride fourth-quarter heroics by Stef Smith to topple Ottawa
Stef Smith got hot in the fourth quarter, leading the Calgary Surge to an 86-79 win over the Ottawa BlackJacks in CEBL action Friday at WinSport.
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Canada to send more weapons to Ukraine, Trudeau says on trip to Kyiv
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Saskatoon
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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
A tunnel connecting Saskatoon's Fairhaven community to the Meadowgreen neighbourhood is raising concerns.
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Saskatoon Ex parade cancelled but it's not clear why
An iconic Saskatoon parade isn’t going ahead this year and there are conflicting reasons about the reason why.
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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IQF frozen Whole Raspberries and Antioxidant Blend recalled for norovirus risk
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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
The majority of Halifax-area residents evacuated due to wildfires are now permitted to return home.
Toronto
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Toronto Blue Jays send Anthony Bass packing after anti-LGBTQ2S+ controversy
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass was demoted from the team’s roster on Friday afternoon after sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video.
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'Do not consume': Health Canada recalls brand of frozen berries sold in Ontario
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Winning $22M Lotto Max ticket sold online in Ontario
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Montreal
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Once 'forgotten,' Oujé-Bougoumou Cree watch nervously as wildfire threatens community
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Mohawk council divisions may complicate toxic dump cleanup in Kanesatake, Que.
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Bloc calls for greater flexibility in employment insurance as forest fires burn in Quebec
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Ottawa
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BREAKING
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Canada to send more weapons to Ukraine, Trudeau says on trip to Kyiv
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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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Northern Ontario
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Victim shot and killed in Kirkland Lake, police search for homicide suspects
One person has been killed in Kirkland Lake following a shooting Thursday evening on Second Street East.
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Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday
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Already displaced by fire, Sudbury woman victim of attempted break-in at hotel
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Winnipeg
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Remains found in western Manitoba identified as woman missing since 2020
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'If it walks like a PC attack ad': Out-of-province group attacks Manitoba NDP leader in advertising campaign
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Broadway fountain pays tribute to Shoal Lake 40 First Nation
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Vancouver
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How a Facebook comment about fish and chips led to an ethics complaint against an elected official in B.C.
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Driver plows through entrance of West Vancouver Whole Foods
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Big Vancouver Chinatown development 'likely' nearing approval despite community pushback
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Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island wildfire expected to continue for 'several days' as highway remains closed
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West Shore RCMP seek suspicious man seen near elementary school
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BC Ferries cancels sailings between Vancouver and Victoria
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