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Monday Nov 23

2-vehicle crash kills man, 60 12:14 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A 60-year-old man from Athabasca, Alta., is dead following a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Highway 2, about 90 kilometres north of Edmonton, Westlock RCMP said Monday.
Accused WCB gunman gets psychiatric assessment 11:44 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The man accused of taking nine people hostage at the Workers' Compensation Board building in Edmonton last month has been sent to Alberta Hospital for a psychiatric assessment.
Red Deer prostitution case wake-up call for police 10:44 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Charges laid against a Red Deer man for allegedly forcing a girl into the sex trade should be a wake-up call for police in smaller towns and cities, according to a former Edmonton vice squad detective.
Alberta H1N1 vaccincation clinics open to all 8:59 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta's H1N1 vaccination clinics opened to the general public Monday for the first time since late October when long lineups and vaccine shortages prompted the province to suspend the program and reopen it for high risk groups only.

Sunday Nov 22

Activists criticize Alberta for wetland policy delay 5:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
An environmental group says a promise from the Alberta government for action on water management over the next decade is too little too late.
Edmonton officer struck at earlier crash site 4:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
An Edmonton police officer is in hospital after being hit by a truck on the Yellowhead Highway while investigating another collision.
Alberta, B.C., look to expand UN World Heritage Site 12:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta and B.C. are looking to add more international sparkle to Canada's Rocky Mountain parks.
Teen killed walking on northern Alberta highway 11:17 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
An 18-year-old woman who was walking in the middle of a northern Alberta highway in the dark was killed when she was struck by two vehicles Saturday evening.

Saturday Nov 21

Blackhawks roll over Oilers for 6th straight win 9:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Jonathan Toews had a pair of goals and an assist while Cristobal Huet made 28 saves as Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 for their sixth straight win.
Alberta RCMP uncover alleged 'chop shop' 12:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
RCMP in Alberta say after a lengthy investigation they've busted an alleged "chop shop" on the Frog Lake First Nation, east of Edmonton.
Lueders settles for 4th in Lake Placid 9:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
It was a 1-2 finish for the Americans in the two-man bobsled on Saturday morning, to the delight of the crowd in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Oilers face NHL's hottest club 9:17 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Edmonton Oilers established some momentum their last time out, but will be challenged to continue it on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, winners of five straight (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. MT).

Friday Nov 20

Target of alleged murder plot back on the job 3:02 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The co-owner of a chain of laser eye surgery clinics was back on the job at his Edmonton clinic Friday, after his business partner was charged with plotting to have him killed.
Alberta H1N1 clinics open to everyone on Monday 2:02 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta is re-opening its swine flu vaccination clinics to the general public starting Monday.
New Edmonton police recruits need names 1:32 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Edmonton Police Service looks for help naming three new recruits.
'Earl' newest recruit for Grey Cup 2010 12:47 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Edmonton's 2010 Grey Cup festival committee introduced the latest member of the team Friday, a jug-headed mascot named "Earl."
Murder charge laid in multiple stabbing 11:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
One person is dead and a suspect has been charged after a multiple stabbing on the Bushe River Reserve in northern Alberta, High Level RCMP said Friday.
Teen gets life for fatal shooting 11:32 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A 19-year-old Edmonton man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years for killing a 23-year-old man in 2007.
Alberta passes bill to recoup health costs from criminals, big tobacco 9:47 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta has passed legislation allowing the province to sue criminals and tobacco companies to recover health-care costs.
Minivan in fatal Alberta crash was stolen 9:20 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
One of the vehicles in a fiery double-fatal crash that occurred after an Alberta RCMP chase was stolen, according to the provincial agency investigating the incident.

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