EDMONTON — Five Black Muslim women, all Somali-Canadians wearing hijabs, have been attacked or threatened in Edmonton in the last 10 weeks.
‘Racism is a Real Problem:’ Growing Number of Attacks Against Black Muslim Women
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Alberta Articles
Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice as Edmonton Oilers Edge Winnipeg Jets 3-2
EDMONTON — It wasn’t a smooth path to victory Wednesday night but the Edmonton Oilers still found a way to grind out a 3-2 decision over the Winnipeg Jets.
Alberta Man Charged for Prescription Forgery in Manitoba: RCMP
A sharp-eyed pharmacist in Portage la Prairie called Manitoba RCMP after a man tried to fill a forged prescription, according to police.
Biden Delivers on Promise to Cancel Keystone XL Permit; TC Energy Halts Project
CALGARY — Newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden carried out his campaign promise to tear up the presidential permit keeping the Keystone XL expansion alive on Wednesday, hours after the pipeline owner said it would halt work on the project.
Brandon RCMP Seize Illegal Tobacco on Highway 1
Brandon RCMP have seized a substantial amount of illegal tobacco after a traffic stop on Highway 1 on Thursday.
Alberta Man Charged in Manitoba Cocaine Bust
Manitoba RCMP have charged an Alberta man after seizing approximately eight kilograms of cocaine.
‘Sky is the Limit:’ Pilot Project Using Drones to Send Medical Supplies, COVID Tests
MORLEY, Alta. — The windswept foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communities.
‘A Chance to Start a Conversation:’ Man Behind Mr. Covid Ads Happy with Reaction
EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta.
Two Charged After Armed Man Spotted by Police Helicopter
WINNIPEG — Two men from Calgary have been charged after one of them was spotted getting out of a vehicle with a gun.
‘Definite Increase:’ Experts Warn Against Underplaying Recent Surge in COVID-19 Cases
CALGARY — Infectious disease specialists say a recent surge in COVID-19 cases that surpasses a spike last spring must not be shrugged off as merely a byproduct of increased testing.
Man Charged After Cougar Harassed with a Slingshot in Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A man is facing two charges after a cougar was allegedly harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park.
Cowboys Swapped Out for Lawyers: Calgary to Use Stampede Site for Jury Trials
Courts across the country are working to figure out how — and where — to resume jury trials this fall after months of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
