Alberta Justice
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New Alberta grant program to support community-based justice initiatives: ministerThe Alberta government has announced a $1.2-million grant program to help community-based organizations develop alternatives to the formal court system.PoliticsJan 30
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Closing arguments begin in murder trial for Edmonton community hall shootingClosing arguments began Thursday in the case of two men accused of second-degree murder in a fatal shooting at an Edmonton community hall in 2021.CrimeNov 2, 2023
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Lethbridge man sentenced to 25 years for murdering his wifeDavid Dragland was sentenced to the minimum of 25 years in jail and will not be eligible for parole until he's served at least 13 and a half years for fatally stabbing his wife.CrimeNov 1, 2023
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Edmonton judge finds Kenneth Courtorielle guilty of manslaughter in death of Billie JohnsonKenneth Courtorielle was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in the 2020 death of Billie Johnson, whose remains were found in a field north of Edmonton near Bon Accord, Alta.CrimeSep 25, 2023
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Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta COVID border blockadeIn May, Pawlowski was found guilty of mischief and breaching a release order for his role in the blockade at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing in early 2022.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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Alberta prosecutors dropping public health violation charges ‘bittersweet’, pastor saysA Calgary pastor is one of many who are seeing their pandemic-related transgressions being forgiven on a technicality.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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Guilty plea entered 2 years after deadly hit and run in south EdmontonBradley Coates was killed in a hit and run on March 15, 2021. On Thursday, Kevin Christian Ewen has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and failing to stop at the scene.CrimeAug 31, 2023
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Release of 3 violent sexual offenders in Edmonton may be difficult for some: psychologistOver the course of seven days, three convicted violent sexual offenders were released back into Edmonton, which may cause fear for some residents.CanadaAug 9, 2023
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Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force: justice minister mandate letterThe new mandate letter place a renewed emphasis on more front-line resources to address gang activity, drug activity, as well as a urban crime 'specialized prosecution unit.'PoliticsAug 1, 2023
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Alberta politicians making final pandemic decisions — instead of Hinshaw — violated Health Act: judge'The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act,' Justice B.E. Romaine wrote.PoliticsAug 1, 2023
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