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4 killed in helicopter crash in southeastern B.C.
Four people died when a helicopter crashed in the middle of a street in a busy residential neighbourhood in Cranbrook, B.C., RCMP confirmed.

Stingray deaths reach 35 as Calgary Zoo investigates
One of the Calgary Zoo's remaining stingrays died Tuesday as officials continued their investigation into the sudden deaths of three-quarters of the ray exhibit over the weekend.

Public funeral for fallen soldier to be held Friday
A public funeral will be held Friday for the latest Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan, the family of Cpl. Michael Starker has announced.

Calgary hurting at the pumps
The City of Calgary says it is feeling the pinch at the pump, estimating that rising fuel costs will push the municipal budget into the red by several million dollars this year.

Alberta shelves election date debate
A private member's bill calling for fixed election dates in Alberta stalled on Monday when the legislature voted to shelve the proposal.

Roughed up by Calgary mall security, protester says
A protester is asking a Calgary mall to apologize and replace his broken eyeglasses following a weekend run-in with security guards.

Group calls for national policy to cover drugs for rare diseases
A group that represents Canadians with rare disorders is calling for a national policy to help pay for their astronomical medical costs.

Alberta nurses rally for more workers, better work conditions
More than 150 nurses rallied in front of the Alberta legislature in Edmonton on Monday to call on the province to recruit more workers and improve working conditions.

Alberta to cover drug treatment for teen with rare muscle disorder
An Alberta woman says the province gave her the perfect Mother's Day gift: drug treatment for her son's rare muscle disorder.

Calgary student pays tuition in coins in protest over credit card ban
A University of Calgary student paid tuition with nickels and dimes Monday, protesting the university's recent decision to stop accepting credit card payments.

EnCana shares gain on plan to split in two
A weekend announcement by Calgary-based EnCana Corp. to split into two fuelled a seven per cent gain in the company's share price on Monday.

Calgary developer agrees to stem noise, litter at construction site
A Calgary developer has promised to keep the boom of construction and roar of trucks under control at a construction site in the city's southwest.

City takes aim at roadside signs
Flyers plastered on stop signs, light posts and sound barriers could cost big bucks for the advertising businesses as the City of Calgary cracks down on roadside signage.

Brooks high school cracks down on hazing
New students at a Brooks, Alta., high school face beatings with hockey sticks and paddles, a tradition that has prompted the school to crack down on hazings.