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B.C. Mounties bust Alberta driver for excessive speeding, claiming elk evasion. Driver faces hefty fines, vehicle impoundment, and potential insurance rate hikes. Police advise adhering to speed limits to avoid such consequences. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Edmonton, Alberta, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police operate a state-of-the-art Real-Time Operations Centre. This centre uses advanced technology, including overhead cameras and augmented reality, to track and apprehend criminals in real-time. The centre handles hundreds of events weekly, from armed standoffs to basic officer queries. In 2024, it supported over 15,000 incidents, and by mid-2025, it had surpassed 16,000. The centre also coordinates across towns and agencies, even providing map pins for officers in unfamiliar areas. Additionally, the RCMP is expanding its drone usage, with 71 already in service in places like Red Deer, providing critical time and distance for safer operations. Checkout Solipillow.com

Calgary Flames Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 The Calgary Flames ended their four-game losing streak with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Coronato scored the game-winning goal just 42 seconds into the third period, while Connor Zary opened the scoring in the first. Devin Cooley made 27 saves in his first start since December 20th. For the Penguins, Egor Chinakhov scored their only goal, and Arturs Silovs made 23 saves. Sidney Crosbys eight-game point streak and Erik Karlssons nine-game home point streak ended. Malkin reached a milestone, becoming the tenth player in NHL history with one team to record 854 assists. Bryan Rust sat out with a lower-body injury. The Flames continue their five-game road trip Tuesday at Columbus, while the Penguins head to Boston on Sunday. Checkout Solipillow.com

Albertas education minister, Demetrios Nicolaides, embarks on an emotional journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africas highest peak, to honor his late sister Melanie, who was a victim of domestic violence. The hike, starting January 14th, aims to raise funds for safety tools for women escaping abuse, as part of Melanies Ascent fundraiser. Nicolaides, who found solace in hiking after his sisters death, seeks to give the climb a meaningful purpose on the second anniversary of her passing. Support the cause at melaniesascent.ca or fearisnotlove.ca. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic crash shuts down Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, causing significant delays; one fatality, one critically injured; investigation ongoing, reminding drivers of night driving dangers. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic multi-vehicle crash on Deerfoot Trail leaves one dead, one critically injured; northbound lanes closed for hours, investigation ongoing; thoughts with victims families. Checkout Solipillow.com

In the summer of 2023, Ian Gillies Junior from Newfoundland was diagnosed with a rare form of Castleman disease, TAFRO syndrome, after a dedicated internal medicine resident, Steven Rowe, recognized its symptoms. Ians life was saved by a new intravenous drug, and Rowes efforts led to the development of a blood test that distinguishes TAFRO from a similar deadly disease with 99% accuracy, revolutionizing diagnosis and putting east coast research on the global map. Checkout Solipillow.com

Edmonton Oilers fall short in shootout loss to Los Angeles Kings, despite standout performances from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid extends points streak to eighteen games, while Draisaitl reaches one thousand regular-season points. Oilers win streak ends, while Kings secure victory with Adrian Kempes shootout goal. Checkout Solipillow.com