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Charges pending in sidewalk death

Charges are pending against the driver of a vehicle that hopped the curb and killed a pedestrian early Sunday, police said.
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16Feb/10Off

Federal government introduces tougher mortgage rules

The federal government is tightening rules for obtaining a government-backed mortgage. The move comes as Ottawa hopes to help Canadians prepare for higher interest rates in the near future.
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16Feb/10Off

Trust fund set up for grieving family

People who want to help cover funeral costs for a pedestrian killed by a suspected drunk driver over the weekend can make donations at any Scotiabank branch in Edmonton or Calgary.
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Health superboard increases number of surgeries

Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced a six-week plan Tuesday to immediately begin reducing surgery wait times by increasing the number of surgeries being performed by more than 2,000.
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City reviews cash spent on outside consultants

City council is now reviewing how contracts are awarded after an audit report showed the city has spent millions of dollars on outside consultants.
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16Feb/10Off

Snowboarder Robertson says best expected

Olympic snowboard cross silver medal winner Mike Robertson said he doesn't think the Own the Podium strategy is putting too much pressure on athletes, adding Canadians should expect the best from competitors.
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16Feb/10Off

Officer avoids jail time for interfering in son’s case

A veteran Edmonton police officer was given a four-month conditional sentence on Tuesday for interfering in his son's drunk driving case.
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16Feb/10Off

RCMP identify Alberta man killed in B.C. avalanche

The RCMP have identified the Alberta man killed in an avalanche on Eagle Mountain in B.C. over the weekend.
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EnCana, others take Weibo to court

On Wednesday a Grande Prairie court room will set a date for a hearing looking into the merits of a peace bond application against eco-activist Weibo Ludwig, his son 29-year-old Benjamin and 54-year-old Richard Boonstra.
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16Feb/10Off

Acne drug can cause rare but severe skin reactions

Health Canada is advising consumers that rare but potentially deadly skin reactions have been reported with the use of Accutane for the treatment of severe acne.
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