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UPDATED: 28-year-old woman killed after cornice collapsed in Yoho National Park

UPDATED: 28-year-old woman killed after cornice collapsed in Yoho National Park

“The first person in line got pulled down when the cornice collapsed, and she ended up falling about 300 metres,” said Brian Webster, visitor safety manager for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
Province pledges more support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Alberta

Province pledges more support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Alberta

On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced more than $2 million worth of additional funding to help Ukrainian refugees settling in Alberta. The announcement included health benefits for refugees with temporary residency and language services for Ukrainians.
Airplane mask mandates remain in Canada as U.S. carriers drop rule

Airplane mask mandates remain in Canada as U.S. carriers drop rule

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says mask mandates for air travel remain firmly in place, even as major airlines south of the border drop the requirement for passengers and crews.
Co-accused in Springbank murder of Uber driver claims innocence, court hears

Co-accused in Springbank murder of Uber driver claims innocence, court hears

Andrew Christal is on trial for second-degree murder in the Dec. 29, 2019 killing of Uber driver Kasif Hirani, whose body was found on a rural road near Springbank Airport
Initial Conservative leadership registration deadline arrives

Initial Conservative leadership registration deadline arrives

At least eight candidates have crossed the first threshold to having their names appear on the final ballot of the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race.
Two off-route scramblers spend cold night in Rocky Mountains

Two off-route scramblers spend cold night in Rocky Mountains

Two men and their injured dog spent a long, cold night in the Rocky Mountains with their two rescuers after the scramblers' attempt to take a shortcut earlier that day went horribly wrong.
Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

Sunwing Airlines Inc. says thousands of passengers remain stranded and the start of vacations delayed for others as the company continues to struggle with a technical problem that has grounded flights.
Ottawa convoy protest leader Pat King charged with perjury, obstruction of justice

Ottawa convoy protest leader Pat King charged with perjury, obstruction of justice

Ottawa convoy protest organizer Pat King is now facing perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to testimony he gave at his bail review hearing last week.
Northern Alberta man shot after confronting car-jacker

Northern Alberta man shot after confronting car-jacker

A victim was shot after confronting a person who was allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle in Northern Alberta. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
'We should be able to manage:' Provinces experiencing rise in COVID hospitalizations

'We should be able to manage:' Provinces experiencing rise in COVID hospitalizations

There were 1,053 hospitalizations in Alberta last week due to COVID-19 and an 18 per cent increase of hospitalizations across Canada during that time.
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