Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
WEST NEWS ADVISORY
Here are the top Western stories so far today from The Canadian Press. All times are local unless otherwise stated. Entries are subject to change as news develops. If you have questions you can contact B.C./Yukon bureau chief Kevin Ward at kevin.ward@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1160, Prairies bureau chief Chris Purdy at chris.purdy@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6252, or acting Prairies news editor Colette Derworiz at colette.derworiz@thecanadianpress.com, 780-412-6263, or B.C./Yukon news editor Terri Theodore at terri.theodore@thecanadianpress.com, 604-692-1171.
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NEWS NOW
Indigenous directors tapped to oversee fundraising
Indigenous-Catholic
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says Indigenous directors will oversee money from fundraising to support reconciliation efforts. By Kelly Geraldine Malone.
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Top Alberta court denies coal mine appeal
Alta-Coal-Appeal
Alberta's top court has denied a request to appeal a regulatory decision not to approve the Grassy Mountain coal mine in the province's Rocky Mountains.
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Sentencing in hit-and-run death of Calgary officer
Calgary-Cop-Killed
Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- The passenger in a car involved in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer has been sentenced to five years in prison. , Photos: 1
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Manitoba extends COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-Mba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- The Manitoba government is extending its COVID-19 public health orders for another week. , Photos: 1
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Yukon parents approve First Nations school board
Indigenous-School-Board
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada -- Preliminary results show parents at seven of eight selected school attendance areas in Yukon have voted in favour of creating a First Nations school board. , Photos: 1
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CN Rail drops contempt case against LNG protesters
LNG-Pipeline-CN
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- Canadian National Railway says it will not pursue criminal charges against protesters accused of defying an injunction and blocking a CN rail line in northwestern British Columbia nearly two years ago. , Photos: 1
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Teck says coal sales hit by extreme cold weather
Teck-Sales-Weather
Teck Resources Ltd. says its steelmaking coal sales fell below its already downward revised guidance for the fourth quarter as adverse weather in British Columbia continued to affect logistics. , Photos: 1
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Kane to Oilers fans: 'Be open-minded'
HKN-Oilers-Kane
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -- Evander Kane knows signing with the Edmonton Oilers won't be a move universally loved by the team’s fans. By Steven Sandor. , Photos: 1
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BUZZ
Vaccinated Inuit entered into snowmobile draw
COVID-Nunavut-Draw
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada -- Inuit in Nunavut who get a COVID-19 vaccine could end up with a brand new ride. By Emma Tranter. , Photos: 1
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COMING LATER TODAY
VANCOUVER - The trial continues for Craig James, the former clerk of the B.C. legislature, who faces three counts of breach of trust by a public officer and two charges of fraud. The Canadian Press is covering.
VICTORIA - B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide an update on COVID-19. The Canadian Press is covering.
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COMING SATURDAY
Experts say court system will change after COVID
COVID-Courts
CALGARY- Canada's justice system has become leaner and more efficient as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but legal experts warn there are still unanswered questions ahead. By Bill Graveland
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COMING SUNDAY
How fuel could have reentered Iqaluit's water
Iqaluit-Water
Iqaluit - Iqaluit resident Jenny Ell says she couldn't believe it when she turned on her tap a couple of weeks ago and smelled fuel for the second time in a matter of months. By Emma Tranter
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B.C. Liberals start process for new leader
Liberal-Leadership-BC
VICTORIA – B.C. Liberals begin the process to elect their next leader this week when voting opens mid-week, with the winner being announced on Feb. 5. Moves National. By Dirk Meissner. PHOTO.
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COMING MONDAY
Trial to begin in Calgary police officer's death
Calgary-Cop-Killed
Calgary - The trial for a 19-year-old-man believed to have been driving when a Calgary police officer was hit and dragged by an SUV just over a year ago is scheduled to begin today.
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Canadian Press Western Bureau
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