Unpublished Newswire

Peel Regional Police say six people have been charged as part of a continuing investigation into large-scale butter and ghee thefts in the area.Police say there has been a large increase in reported butter thefts at grocery stores in the region, with losses of more than $60,000.They say an investigation dubbed “Project Flaherty” was launched to address the alleged thefts and three people have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

The Alberta government says a retired judge has been appointed to oversee a review of the province’s police watchdog and Crown prosecution service.Alberta Justice spokeswoman Heather Jenkins says former Appeal Court justice Peter Martin was hired in November to conduct the review.She says the ministry is to review Martin’s report once it’s complete and consider any recommendations.