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  Opposition charges Alberta government knew of hotel use for assisted living patients at earlier date

  Nearly two months ago, the Alberta government launched four investigations into a company that placed people in hospital awaiting assisted-living accommodations into hotels. Today, internal emails shared by the Official Opposition reveal both the province's health and social services ministries received a complaint about the firm, called Contentment Social Services (CSS), months earlier.

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  'Happy tears' of victim's sister after prison attack on serial killer Robert Pickton

  Cynthia Cardinal said she was 'overwhelmed' with happiness when she received a text message on Monday with the news that serial killer Robert Pickton, who murdered her sister, was attacked in prison. She called it 'karma.'

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  Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll

  Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.

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  Stingers scorch Surge 97-79 in front of record CEBL crowd

  The Edmonton Stingers had Tuesday's season opener circled on the calendar a few months ago, determined and motivated to knock off a provincial rival that gave them nothing but headaches last year.

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  WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Staying cool and unsettled

  Cool air aloft continues to dominate the weather pattern. So, we remain "mostly" cloudy (with occasional sunny breaks) and a few degrees cooler than average.

• Concerned UCalgary faculty, students write letter over 'brutal action' at protest

  A group of concerned faculty, staff, students and alumni at the University of Calgary have written to the school's administration over its response to a protest held earlier this month.

• Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

  Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel's isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza.

• Barbie will make dolls to honour Venus Williams, Christine Sinclair and other athletes

  Barbie dolls will honour Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair and tennis champion Venus Williams, plus seven other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday.

• Defensive prowess at end of Game 7 key to Oilers' victory over Canucks

  Of the pivotal moments the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks encountered in Game 7 of their playoff series Monday night, the dying minutes of the decisive second-round showdown provided arguably the most drama.

• RCMP searching for man after 12-year-olds report sexual assault in Red Deer

  Red Deer police are looking for a man after two 12-year-olds reported they had been sexually assaulted.