Dumpster death in Fort McMurray highlights shelter denial
Eli Cardinal, 44, homeless in Fort McMurray, died after being turned away from a shelter and later found in a city dumpster. Police say asphyxiation from garbage truck compaction caused his death. His brother blames local treatment of Indigenous people. Salvation Army official notes curfew led to denial of entry.
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Fort Mcmurray
Eli Cardinal
Eli
Stan Cardinal
Wayne Burt
Salvation Army
Burt
Calgary boy scarred for life after scalding abuse
A Calgary court heard Jordan Beach, four, suffered second degree burns to genitals, buttocks, feet and legs after being immersed in 60 C water by his mother's boyfriend Langley. Langley pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm. the judge found prior bruising linked to a cord or belt. Crown seeks lengthy incarceration as Jordan requires ongoing surgery and carries lifelong scars.
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Calgary
Jordan Beach
Raymond Lester Langley
Tonya Beach
Beach
Langley
Jordan
Robert Fraser
Derrick Smith
Craig Leggatt
Leggatt
Liberal Leadership Debate Highlights Hat Contestants
About 35 residents attended the Medicine Hat debate featuring Ken Nicol Karen Leibovici Linda Sloan and Nancy MacBeth as they outline leadership plans. MacBeth defends her Tory past and vows balanced fiscal and social policy while Nicol Leibovici Sloan and MacBeth acknowledge quick honest responses to policy missteps and health care as top concern for Alberta.
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Hat Public Library
Ken Nicol
Karen Leibovici
Linda Sloan
Nancy MacBeth
Edmonton
MacBeth
Ralph Klein
Liberals
Klein
Michael Gilchrist
Howard Sapers
Sloan
Nicol
Leibovici
Alberta
Shaw Convention Centre
Peter Mah
Alberta Liberal
Prince William charms Vancouver crowds after standoffish start
During a 24 hour royal visit in Vancouver William 15 faced throngs of excited fans and answered cries of marry me with waves and smiles while brother Harry and Charles mingled. The trip ended with jackets and hats as the princes prepared for a Whistler ski holiday.
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Vancouver
Prince William
Whistler
William
Harry
Prince Charles
Burnaby South Secondary School
Canada Place
Charles
Canada
Taryn Stephenson
Pacific Space Centre
Shannon Raimondo
Burnaby
B.C
Prince Harry
Westside Middle School Ambush Kills Five Students and Staff
In Jonesboro Arkansas two 11 and 13 year old boys wearing camouflage opened fire at Westside middle school after a false fire alarm. Four female students aged 11 to 12 were killed and two teachers died after surgery. 12 others injured. Police recovered two rifles and detained the suspects at the county jail.
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Jonesboro
Arkwo
Westside Middle School
Connie Tolbert
Brandy George
Dale Haas
Natalie Brooks
Paige Ann Herring
Stephanie Johnson
Brittany R. Warner
Shannon Wright
Sara Thetford
Tsuu T ina Reserve RCMP killings prompt calm call and inquiry
The Tsuu T ina Reserve near Calgary saw a mother Connie Jacobs 33 and her nine year old son Ty Jacobs shot dead after Connie fired on an RCMP officer who arrived to assist. Police say Const. Dave Woller returned fire, killing both. Chief Phil Fontaine urged restraint and an independent inquiry by a native judge amid anger and sadness. Autopsy results pending after medical examiner consultation. friends say Connie Jacobs was expecting another child.
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Tsuu T'Ina
RCMP
Assembly of First Nations
Phil Fontaine
Connie Jacobs
Ty Jacobs
Calgary
Dave Woller
Roy Whitney
Tsuu T’ina
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Don Marquis
Erin
Ont
Fred Steen
Dale Gear
Ann Landers
Canada City News
Liberal
Ajay Bhardwaj
Southam
Associated Press
Canadian Press
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