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13Mar/10Off

Edmonton shooting suspect a racist: co-workers

Co-workers say the alleged gunman in a fatal shooting at an Edmonton car dealership on Friday was recently suspended for making racial comments.
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13Mar/10Off

Police seize date rape drugs during traffic stop

A 28-year-old Red Deer man is facing several charges after RCMP discovered a stash of illegal drugs while conducting a routine traffic stop on the Queen Elizabeth II Hwy.
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13Mar/10Off

Shrine Circus brings familiar controversy

In keeping with tradition, protesters and circus organizers are clashing as the Shrine brings its act through town.
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13Mar/10Off

Shock sets in one day after deadly shooting

Family members and the owner of a west-end car dealership react one day after two employees died in an apparent murder-suicide.
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13Mar/10Off

Massive pond hockey tournament descends on Sylvan Lake

Canada's most famous hockey dad, a pair of brothers revered for their role in the cult classic Slapshot and a peppering of NHLers are among those taking in the action at a massive outdoor hockey tournament south of Edmonton this weekend.
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13Mar/10Off

70-year-old rescued from steep ravine

A family outing in south Edmonton turned into a rescue operation on Saturday afternoon after an elderly man slipped and hurt his hip while walking along a steep embankment.
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13Mar/10Off

Arctic Games officials defend athletes’ delay at ceremony

Organizers of the 21st Arctic Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alta., say they had no choice but to keep athletes and coaches who were part of last Sunday's opening ceremony in a separate area for two hours before they could enter the main venue.
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13Mar/10Off

Speedskater Wotherspoon retires

Long-track speedskater Jeremy Wotherspoon announced his retirement Saturday, ending a remarkable career that is considered one of the best in the sport's history.
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13Mar/10Off

Thieves snatch cash from Lloydminster store

Late-night thieves pried open the door to a convenience store in the Alberta side of Lloydminster last weekend and helped themselves to cigarettes and cash before taking off, police say.
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13Mar/10Off

Military unveils memorial for slain journalist

A small plaque affixed to a nondescript wooden post just outside two dusty tents in the sprawling coalition military base in southern Afghanistan bears a tribute to the first Canadian reporter killed in Afghanistan.
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