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Pierre Poilievre is The Canadian Press 51°µÍømaker of the Year for second year in a row

Pierre Poilievre is The Canadian Press 51°µÍømaker of the Year for second year in a row

Editors across the country placed Poilievre at the top of the list in 2024.
Northern Alberta woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly half a million from employer

Northern Alberta woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly half a million from employer

Sharri Johnson made 150 fraudulent payments to personal account, credit card, over two years
Chrystia Freeland resigns as Minister of Finance

Chrystia Freeland resigns as Minister of Finance

Freeland said she resigned after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau informed her on Friday that he no longer wanted her to be his top economic minister
Every dollar spent on prison needle-exchange programs saves the correctional system $2 in healthcare costs, new study finds

Every dollar spent on prison needle-exchange programs saves the correctional system $2 in healthcare costs, new study finds

Researchers say return on investment and proven health benefits of the service ‘strongly support’ the program’s expansion
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill

Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender health restrictions is on the table as a "last resort.
Former RCMP dispatcher heals her PTSD through writing

Former RCMP dispatcher heals her PTSD through writing

During her 30-year career as a civilian RCMP dispatcher, Janet Wiszowaty dealt with the internal wounds of post-traumatic stress disorder. Taking emergency calls, especially those involving children, made her feel helpless and had an impact on her mental and physical well-being. 
The best movies of 2024 so far

The best movies of 2024 so far

Stacker ranked the best films of 2024 so far using data from Metacritic as of Dec. 2, 2024. Check back to see this list evolve as the year concludes.
Alberta swimmer sets national record for world bronze

Alberta swimmer sets national record for world bronze

Finlay Knox of Okotoks, Alberta breaks own national record in 200m IM at World Aquatics Championships
British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base

British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base

A sprawling military training base more than twice the size of New York City in southeastern Alberta appears to be a shadow of its former self while its future use remains up in the air.
Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead after Cold Lake RCMP respond to stabbing complaint

Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead after Cold Lake RCMP respond to stabbing complaint

Cold Lake RCMP responded to a 911 call of an attempted stabbing at a transit stop on 50th Street and 43rd Avenue at about 8 p.m. Dec. 14.
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