Hostage
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Alberta woman who survived hostage-taking reunites with first respondersKathryn Linder survived a hostage taking in July, where she was stabbed in the neck. Friday, she met with first responders, LPS and hospital staff who helped save her life.CrimeSep 23, 2022
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Lethbridge hostage survivor inspiring others to donate blood and plasmaFriends and family started a blood and plasma drive to honour Linder, who has made more than 100 donations herself.FeaturesAug 10, 2022
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Friends of Lethbridge stabbing survivor organize plasma drive in her honourKathryn Linder, a Lethbridge woman who survived a hostage-taking in July, 2022, is an active blood and plasma donor. Now, her friends are organizing a drive to give back in her name.FeaturesAug 3, 2022
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Attempted murder charge laid in Lethbridge hostage-takingA 40-year-old Lethbridge woman is facing several charges, including attempted murder, following a hostage situation that left a 54-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.CrimeJul 15, 2022
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Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in LethbridgeOne person is in custody after an employee at an office that provides free legal advice in southern Alberta was taken hostage and injured.CrimeJul 14, 2022
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Saskatchewan nurse challenges college’s ruling over professional misconductThe College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan ruled Jessica McCulloch falsified records of narcotics given to patients and provided toiletries when she shouldn't have.CanadaApr 7, 2022
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Hostage standoff at Amsterdam Apple Store resolves after suspect taken down by police carPolice confirmed the hostage was safe after officers drove into the suspect as he ran from the store, resolving an hours-long standoff at the flagship store.CrimeFeb 22, 2022
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How a Quebec woman survived 450 days as a prisoner in the Sahara DesertEdith Blais was abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso back in 2019. Now, she's reflecting on the experience of being held captive for 450 days and has released a book.CanadaOct 23, 2021
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Man accused of holding girl captive at remote Sask. cabin opts for trial by judge and juryAaron Gardiner allegedly held a girl captive for four days at a remote cabin across from Île-à-la-Crosse Lake in northern Saskatchewan.CrimeMar 2, 2021
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RCMP release name, charges for man accused of holding girl hostage near Île-à-la-CrossePolice charged Aaron Gardiner with numerous charges, including unlawful arrest. He was arrested on Friday morning with the use of two army helicopters.CrimeApr 27, 2020
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