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Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacher

Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacher

CALGARY — A school division in southern Alberta says one of its teachers, who was a victim in a double homicide over the weekend, will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students.
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began. The result is seen and felt every day.
Man suspected of killing wife, father-in-law in Calgary found dead outside city

Man suspected of killing wife, father-in-law in Calgary found dead outside city

CALGARY — A man wanted in a double homicide in Calgary was found dead in an area outside the city, police said Monday. An emergency alert was issued in the afternoon for 38-year-old Benedict Kaminski, describing him as armed and dangerous.
New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

FREDERICTON — Motorists caught in New Brunswick for driving while impaired will face additional immediate consequences under new penalties that take effect Jan. 1.
RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

RED DEER, Alta. — Mounties in central Alberta have charged a man with second-degree murder. Officers responded to a call Saturday about a man on a street corner near downtown Red Deer suffering from injuries caused by a bladed weapon.

WHL Roundup: Joe Iginla scores hat trick, Oil Kings thump Rebels 8-2

EDMONTON — Joe Iginla scored a hat trick and the Edmonton Oil Kings thumped the Red Deer Rebels 8-2 on Sunday night in the Western Hockey League.
Family of 9-year-old Calgary girl who died after car crash 'crushed' by the loss

Family of 9-year-old Calgary girl who died after car crash 'crushed' by the loss

CALGARY — The family of the nine-year-old Calgary girl, Victoria Desjardins, who died after a Boxing Day car wreck says they're "absolutely crushed" by the loss.

WHL roundup: DuPont scores twice to lead Everett to 6-1 win over Seattle

EVERETT — Landon DuPont scored twice for Everett Silvertips in a 6-1 win over the win over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday as the Silvertips continued to top the WHL's Western Conference with a 27-5-2-1 record.
Lethbridge police investigating second sudden death in three days

Lethbridge police investigating second sudden death in three days

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in Lethbridge, Alta. say an investigation is underway after a body was found in a motel room on Saturday.
Man charged after Calgary Boxing Day robbery, car crash that killed 9-year-old girl

Man charged after Calgary Boxing Day robbery, car crash that killed 9-year-old girl

CALGARY — Calgary police have laid charges and are checking for drug impairment in a horrific high-speed multi-vehicle crash that killed one girl and left another child in critical condition on Boxing Day.
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