The RCMP constable who forced Myles Sanderson's stolen truck into the ditch offered a terrifying tale Tuesday when she testified at the public inquest into the mass killer's arrest and death. Officer executed high-risk manoeuvre despite lack of training in technique "Take the vehicle out." Const. Heidi Marshall says that …
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James Smith Cree Nation killer showed severe psychopathic traits, forensic psychologist testifies
Mass killer Myles Sanderson was not just running from police in the high-speed pursuit that led to his arrest — he was likely on his way to finish his mission and kill his former common-law partner, a forensic criminal psychologist testified Thursday. Jury deliberating after week-long public coroner’s inquest into …
Read More »Jury returns with recommendations at James Smith Cree Nation stabbing inquest
After more than two weeks of testimony, the jury at the coroner's inquest into the stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation is now sharing its recommendations to help prevent similar tragedies in the future. Coroner instructed 6 jurors to come up with recommendations After more than two weeks of …
Read More »Increased RCMP resources, community collaboration among James Smith Cree Nation inquest jury’s recommendations
After more than two weeks of testimony, the jury at the coroner's inquest into the stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation is now sharing its recommendations to help prevent similar tragedies in the future. Coroner instructed 6 jurors to come up with recommendations After more than two weeks of …
Read More »Danielle Smith unveils sweeping changes to Alberta’s student gender identity, sports and surgery policies
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta parents will need to give permission before a student aged 15 and under can use a name or pronoun at school other than what they were given at birth. More detail coming at a news conference Thursday Alberta will prohibit hormonal treatment, puberty blockers and …
Read More »Alberta to launch ‘unprecedented’ water-sharing negotiations Thursday amid drought fears
Alberta will kick off negotiations with major water licence holders to strike water-sharing agreements for the Red Deer River, Bow River and Old Man river basins Thursday as concern over looming water shortages grows. Talks with major water licence holders to begin for the first time since 2001 Alberta will …
Read More »Arrest made after 406 kg of meth found inside commercial truck at Manitoba border
Canadian border officials made what they say is the largest narcotic seizure in Prairie history earlier this month. Komalpreet Sidhu, 29, arrested in the 'largest' narcotic seizure in Prairie history Canadian border officials made what they say is the largest narcotic seizure in Prairie history earlier this month. Officers snatched …
Read More »Arrest made after 406 kg of meth found in ‘largest’ narcotics seizure in Prairie history
Canadian border officials made what they say is the largest narcotic seizure in Prairie history earlier this month. Komalpreet Sidhu, 29, arrested in the 'largest' narcotic seizure in Prairie history Canadian border officials made what they say is the largest narcotic seizure in Prairie history earlier this month. Officers snatched …
Read More »Who’s who at the foreign interference inquiry
The independent inquiry into foreign electoral interference is officially underway. Over the next year, the commission will dip in and out of the public eye as it tries to get to the bottom of what happened in the past two federal elections and whether Ottawa has a handle on the …
Read More »Musicians say alcohol and the industry are intrinsically linked, but some want to change that
The ECMA launched a "Dry January" initiative for the first time this year because artists are increasingly talking about alcohol being so intrinsically linked to their industry. East Coast Music Association launched a Dry January for its artists When Nicole Ariana stepped up to the mic in front of a …
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