Fire chief Darby Allen to retire from Fort McMurray post
Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen, who led the battle against the wildfire nicknamed the beast that forced about 90,000 residents to evacuate, plans to retire in February and relocate with his wife due to a desire for a temperate climate. He says the move is about new life phases, not direct stress from the disaster.
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Dismissed murder charge fuels Calgary son death case
Helen Montgrand mourns her son Mason Montgrand killed in 2011 at an Edmonton prison. The charge against inmate Lance Regan was stayed over unreasonable delay, a ruling now under Crown appeal amid Jordan framework debates.
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PC Alberta leadership abuse report ties none to campaign
A PC Alberta leadership event in Red Deer saw harassment, but the party report found no direct link to any campaign. Sandra Jansen and Jason Kenney filed complaints. Jansen later quit the race and joined the NDP. The party calls for heightened security and a zero tolerance policy.
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Grain cars derail in Fawcett Alberta
CN crews tackle a derailment in Fawcett about 100 kilometres northwest of Edmonton where 17 grain cars left the tracks on Saturday. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation as the Transportation Safety Board gathers information. CN remains on scene to remove derailed cars and repair the lines.
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