Alberta approves assisted dying framework
Alberta unveils guidelines for medical assistance in dying as cabinet approves a framework ahead of federal rules. The framework allows 18 plus patients with grievous irremediable conditions to request help, with doctors able to decline but ensure access to others.
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Alberta Wildrose backs Jean after leadership review call
An Alberta Wildrose constituency association for Lac La Biche St. Paul Two Hills passes a Tuesday resolution asking for annual leadership reviews with the next in October. The group later says it stands with leader Brian Jean and is impressed with his leadership.
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No money spent on insulin the year teen died
Alexandru Radita moved to Alberta from British Columbia in 2008 then faded from records until his death from starvation and untreated diabetes in 2013 at age 15. His parents Emil and Rodica Radita deny first degree murder as details show no schooling or health services were accessed for the teen during the years before his death.
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Calgary
Alexandru Radita
Alberta
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Alexandru
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Emil Radita
Rodica
B.C
Child and Family Services
Alex
Cardell Musyj
School of Hope and Vermilion
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Rain clears, Fort McMurray evacuees return amid showers
After weeks of wildfire and smoke residents and evacuees begin returning to Fort McMurray Alberta as heavy rain prompts Environment Canada warnings of flash flooding. Forecasters predict sunshine with a chance of showers this weekend and officials urge continued fire bans and off highway vehicle restrictions amid drying conditions.
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Fort Mcmurray
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Edmonton child psychiatrist faces new charges in Australia
Aaron Woon, a 41 year old Edmonton psychiatrist, was arrested at West Edmonton Mall for filming a boy in a theatre washroom and faces charges of child exploitation material and voyeurism. He was released on 75000 bail and later arrested in Perth where police found images of children. He appeared in court in Perth on a charge of possession of child exploitation material.
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Edmonton
Australia
Aaron Woon
West Edmonton
Woon
Perth
Tragic train deaths of two teen girls in Nova Scotia
In Lantz near Halifax two 16 year old classmates Hunter Robson and Ben Centrone recount the loss of a 17 year old girl and an 18 year old former international student struck by a freight train around 1 40 am Friday. Authorities have not released names pending family notification. Grief counselors and school staff assess the impact on students at Hants East Rural High School.
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Lantz
N.S
Nova Scotia
Hunter Robson
Ben Centrone
Hants East Rural High School
Halifax
Truro
Centrone
Robson
RCMP
Germany
Debbie Buott-Matheson
Chignecto Central Regional School Board
Mike Rube
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