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Alberta pastor charged with violating COVID-19 restrictions to make court appearance

Alberta pastor charged with violating COVID-19 restrictions to make court appearance

STONY PLAIN, Alta. — A pastor of an Edmonton-area church that has been allegedly holding Sunday services in violation of COVID-19 rules is to appear in court today. James Coates with GraceLife Church in Spruce Grove was arrested last week.
Jennifer Jones reaches career wins milestone in Tournament of Hearts

Jennifer Jones reaches career wins milestone in Tournament of Hearts

CALGARY — Athletes setting significant records in their sport are often too busy achieving those milestones to process their place in history in the moment.
Central Alberta man pleads guilty to manslaughter in wife's death, fought over money

Central Alberta man pleads guilty to manslaughter in wife's death, fought over money

RED DEER, Alta. — A central Alberta man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife. Satnam Singh Sandhu of Sylvan Lake was originally charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty Tuesday to the lesser charge.
Joey Anderson scores twice, Marlies beat Heat for second time in three days

Joey Anderson scores twice, Marlies beat Heat for second time in three days

CALGARY — Joey Anderson scored twice as the Toronto Marlies beat the Stockton Heat 5-1 on Tuesday in American Hockey League play.
Higher oil prices boosting Alberta's bottom line as budget looms Thursday: Kenney

Higher oil prices boosting Alberta's bottom line as budget looms Thursday: Kenney

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says a recent bump in energy prices in the third quarter of the current budget is helping the bottom line as his government prepares to introduce its 2021-22 budget.
Alberta's top doctor urges patience as some seniors eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine

Alberta's top doctor urges patience as some seniors eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor is urging patience a day before seniors born in 1946 and earlier become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr.
No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

EDMONTON — Alberta says public consultations on its plans to expand coal-mining will begin March 29 but there's no decision yet on how they will go ahead.
Former teacher charged in historic Calgary sex assaults dies; cause not criminal

Former teacher charged in historic Calgary sex assaults dies; cause not criminal

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say a former junior high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting six students between 15 and 20 years ago has died and his death is not believed to be criminal.
Trican Well Service reports lower Q4 revenue as oilfield slump drags on

Trican Well Service reports lower Q4 revenue as oilfield slump drags on

CALGARY — Trican Well Service Ltd. says an ongoing slump in Canadian oilfield activity linked to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lower revenue in the fourth quarter.
Alberta RCMP arrest man on 15 sex charges involving five women in remote community

Alberta RCMP arrest man on 15 sex charges involving five women in remote community

WABASCA-DESMARAIS, Alta. — RCMP have arrested a man on 15 sex charges in a remote northern Alberta community and say there could be more.
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