Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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August 9, 2017
 
 
CRIME August 9, 2017 7:00 am

Convicted triple-murderer Derek Saretzky sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 75 years

Convicted triple-murderer Derek Saretzky has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 75 years. 

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Saretzky trial
CRIME August 9, 2017 2:09 pm

Timeline: convictions that have led to consecutive murder sentencing in Canada

Federal legislation allows a judge to order a multiple murderer to serve more than the usual 25 years before being eligible to ask for parole. Here are some other cases where the provision has been used.

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CANADA August 9, 2017 3:56 pm

Fentanyl crisis growing in Alberta prisons, exposing guards: ‘It’s very scary’

In the last several weeks, a number of prison guards across the Prairies have been exposed to fentanyl during searches or while treating inmates.

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CANADA August 9, 2017 12:41 am

Southern Alberta boy injured in long weekend parade now walking, recovering: family

A six-year-old boy who was hit by the same flatbed truck he fell off of at the Nanton Round-Up Days parade on Monday is getting better and better and even walking a bit, according to his father.

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CRIME August 9, 2017 1:32 pm

Attempted murder charge laid after Red Deer stabbing

A 27-year-old Red Deer man is facing several charges, including attempted murder and assault, after a Sunday morning stabbing.

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CRIME August 9, 2017 6:16 pm

St. Albert man charged with impersonating a peace officer

A 36-year-old St. Albert man has been charged with two counts of impersonating a peace officer after two separate incidents north of Edmonton.

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CANADA August 9, 2017 4:41 pm

Thousands of Albertans want to get rid of Daylight Saving Time

More than two-thirds of the 13,500 Albertans who responded to a government survey say the province should scrap Daylight Saving Time.

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When is Daylight Saving Time? When does the time change happen?
FEATURES August 9, 2017 5:38 pm

Image makeover! City officials work with Google to upgrade Edmonton’s photo

For years, the first image that popped up after a Google search of “Edmonton” was the Rossdale power plant and water treatment plant.  Now, it’s an artistic shot of the downtown skyline.

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CONSUMER August 9, 2017 12:12 am

Parkland County concerned by potential termination of power purchasing agreements

A rural municipality west of Edmonton is crying foul after an Alberta statutory corporation recommended the termination of three of the province’s power purchase agreements from a TransAlta power plant in Wabamun, Alta.

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ENTERTAINMENT August 9, 2017 1:37 pm

Edmonton International Fringe Festival expects to continue momentum after record-breaking year

Edmonton International Fringe Festival organizers promise to have a line-up of old and new acts that will thrill event goers.

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ENTERTAINMENT August 9, 2017 2:20 pm

38th annual Edmonton Folk Fest focusing on fan comfort, good music

Single-day tickets are still available for this weekend’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival, which has expanded the beer garden and added more porta-potties to cut down on lineups.

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SPORTS August 9, 2017 6:27 pm

Eskimos look to stay undefeated as they visit Redblacks on Thursday

The Edmonton Eskimos will look for their first 7-0 start in 56 years on Thursday when they visit the Ottawa Redblacks

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