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Vernon meeting promotes world peace during rise in global conflict

Whether it’s half way around the word on the Black Sea or closer to home in North America, on the U.S.-Mexico border, Global conflict is on the rise. A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace states that the Global Peace Index , a measurement for conflict around the world, continues to deteriorate […]

Traffic accident closes Glenmore Road

Part of Glenmore Road is closed as emergency crews clean up a single-vehicle accident that damaged a power pole late Monday night. A closer look as crews clean up Monday’s accident along Glenmore Road. The accident took place along the 4200 block of Glenmore Road, near Chase Road, at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, with […]

Police dog tracks down man reportedly breaking into industrial compounds

Saskatoon police said a wanted man was arrested after he reportedly broke into three separate industrial compounds in the Airport Business Area. Officers were initially called the evening of Nov. 26 to the 2200-block of Speers Avenue for a break and enter in progress. The complainant saw two men via security cameras checking vehicles and […]

NASA’s InSight phones home, beams back 1st photos from Mars surface

NASA’s InSight “phoned home” after successfully landing on Mars, beaming back photos from the surface of the planet. NASA’s probe sent back two photos of its new home after it made a successful touchdown at around 3 p.m. ET on Monday. “My first picture on #Mars,” the space agency tweeted. “My lens cover isn’t off […]

UN warns that world is falling behind Paris climate goals

The gap between greenhouse gas emissions and levels needed to achieve temperature-reduction goals continues to widen. A United Nations report has warned that global efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions are off track, with emissions reaching a record high of 53.5 billion tonnes in 2017, the first rise after three years of decreases. The ninth […]

Rocky View Schools employee charged after theft of $150,000 worth of Apple electronics

Airdrie RCMP have laid charges against a school employee after he allegedly stole $150,000 worth of Apple electronics belonging to the Rocky View Schools jurisdiction. Police said the theft was discovered after an independent forensic audit was conducted by the school district. The complaint was received by police in October 2017, RCMP said. The stolen […]