Deadly highway crash near Coaldale claims Airdrie man
Poor driving conditions caused a fatal crash near Coaldale. A 52 year old Airdrie man in a Chevrolet Equinox collided with a semi and was struck by a second semi while standing on the highway shoulder. RCMP say the first truck blocked eastbound lanes and the investigation continues with charges possible. Witnesses urged to contact RCMP.
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Port protest fizzles without B C union backing
Vancouver Occupy supporters staged a brief port protest that drew several dozen demonstrators and banners reading Stop Port Expansion but lacked Federation of Labour support. Police monitored crossings as protesters moved between a park and the port entrance, with few participants and a muted turnout.
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Gov Gen urged to block law ending Wheat Board monopoly
In Ottawa Liberal leader Bob Rae asks Governor General David Johnston to refuse royal assent to Bill C-18. Rae cites a Federal Court ruling requiring a plebiscite before dismantling the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz accuses Liberals of jailing farmers and defends keeping the board as a marketing option.
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Man's body found after quad sinks on Last Mountain Lake
RCMP recovered an adult male body from Last Mountain Lake near Grandview Beach days after two ATVs rode on thin ice. One rider fell through and the other attempted a rescue but could not reach him. Police warn mild temperatures created dangerous ice in southern Saskatchewan.
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Scalding Death Under Probe At Alberta Care Facility
Alberta government open investigation into a resident with developmental disabilities who was scalded in bath water and died in hospital after injuries sustained late last month. Seniors Minister George VanderBurg said the delay in informing the public was to allow the family time to grieve. No details on the person or circumstances were released.
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