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Possible industry-related earthquake recorded Saturday near Grande Prairie, Alberta

Possible industry-related earthquake recorded Saturday near Grande Prairie, Alberta

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Some residents of northwestern Alberta may have felt the ground shake after an earthquake was recorded in the region on Saturday night. Earthquakes Canada says the 4.
Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

SINGAPORE — The first world championship medal of Simone Leathead's career was not what she expected, but she's grateful for it.
Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18

Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18

REGINA — The first-place Saskatchewan Roughriders are finding ways to win despite the lack of a killer instinct.
Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility

Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility

CALGARY — Two people have been hospitalized and more than 200 have shown symptoms after a gastrointestinal outbreak at a Calgary-area food facility. Alberta Health Services says the outbreak at Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County is presumed to be E.
B.C. hiker found safe and uninjured after going missing in Banff park

B.C. hiker found safe and uninjured after going missing in Banff park

CALGARY — A B.C. paramedic who went missing while in Banff National Park has been found safe and sound after a two-day search. Chad Singer, 42, of Radium, B.C., started his hike on Wednesday near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs.
Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders

Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders

CALGARY — Jose Maltos received a hero’s welcome from his teammates after kicking the longest field goal of his CFL career.
Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has put registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses back on the list of professionals who can get benefits when they experience job-related stress disorder.
Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has found six people in contempt for not attending interviews as part of an investigation into alleged irregular political donations made to the United Conservative Party.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal law on sex work, upholding the convictions of two men who argued its provisions are overly broad.

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