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Calgary Sun

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Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

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12.03.2026 6

Edmonton Journal

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Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

12.03.2026 10

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Edmonton Police Service crossed line trying to influence sentencing

Court of King’s Bench Justice Jody Fraser wrote some strong words of criticism recently about the Edmonton Police Service and comments it made about...

12.03.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Lack of remorse from would-be terrorist raises concerning questions

Earlier this month Calgarian Jamal Borhot was sentenced to 16 years in prison for travelling to Syria more than a decade ago and taking part in the...

26.02.2026 20

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Lack of remorse from would-be terrorist raises concerning questions

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26.02.2026 30

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Martin: Lack of answers makes some crimes more disturbing

12.02.2026 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Lack of answers makes some crimes more disturbing

Not all crimes can be explained by human nature. Some remain incomprehensible in their lack of a clear motive

12.02.2026 6

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Premier off-base in vilifying the judiciary

29.01.2026 20

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Premier off-base in vilifying the judiciary

29.01.2026 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: What happened in Minneapolis was not self-defence

15.01.2026 30

Calgary Sun

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Martin: What happened in Minneapolis was not self-defence

There's no question police officers have some latitude when it comes to the use of force, but that doesn't justify the cold-blooded killing of someone...

15.01.2026 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Let's clear up some misconceptions regarding Bill C-16

18.12.2025 20

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Let's clear up some misconceptions regarding Bill C-16

18.12.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault

04.12.2025 20

Edmonton Journal

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Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault

04.12.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault

04.12.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: No room for political interference in criminal cases

20.11.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: No room for political interference in criminal cases

20.11.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Recent case a reminder of the reach of gambling underworld

06.11.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Recent case a reminder of the reach of gambling underworld

06.11.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Slayings both catastrophic despite difference in outpourings

10.10.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Slayings both catastrophic despite difference in outpourings

While Justice Johanna Price was overwhelmed Tuesday with an unprecedented 75 victim-impact statements during the sentencing hearing for Brogden's...

10.10.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Dog owner's lapse in judgment proves costly ... and tragic

25.09.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Dog owner's lapse in judgment proves costly ... and tragic

Hopefully her case will serve as a reminder to pet owners that it's never safe to leave one locked in a vehicle, windows up tightly, before walking...

25.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Kevin Martin: Jordan Jacques-Vetten's killing as senseless as it gets

11.09.2025 20

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

15.08.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

Mooney was attempting to manoeuvre his vehicle into a parking spot when he struck Lagoudis, knocking him to the ground before running over him....

15.08.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Optics are terrible for cop's apparent preferential treatment by judicial system

31.07.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Man used chance at rehabilitation to become better killer

17.07.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Dangerous-offender ruling caution for con men

03.07.2025 20

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Dangerous-offender ruling caution for con men

03.07.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Questions arise in dramatic crash that cost young girl her life

19.06.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Questions arise in dramatic crash that cost young girl her life

19.06.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: True story of teen's death may never be known

05.06.2025 10

Edmonton Sun

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Martin: True story of teen's death may never be known

05.06.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: True story of teen's death may never be known

05.06.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Court order offers temporary peace of mind with high-risk offender's release

22.05.2025 20

Calgary Sun

Kevin Martin

Martin: Court order offers temporary peace of mind with high-risk offender's release

22.05.2025 20

Calgary Herald

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Martin: Recent sex case cautionary tale for teachers

08.05.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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Martin: Recent sex case cautionary tale for teachers

08.05.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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MARTIN: Senseless killing shattered community's sense of safety

24.04.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: If driver felt remorse in wake of tragic crash, she didn't show it at trial

11.04.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: Husband's comments didn't warrant attempted murder plot by wife of 18 years

27.03.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: 'Closure' rings hollow for victim's family in brutal slaying

13.03.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: Man lucky to be alive after opening fire on police officer

28.02.2025 9

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: Sex assault of 90-year-old woman in Calgary apartment defies comprehension

14.02.2025 10

Calgary Sun

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MARTIN: Calgary judge says extra layer of protection helpful in bail cases

16.01.2025 20

Calgary Sun

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