Hunters Kill Beloved Cat // Coach Robs Kids

Alberta's new regulations allow hunters to target female cougars with cubs. That's exactly what happened to a cat John E. Marriott had been tracking for the past four years. The renowned wildlife conservation photographer tells us why he believes the hunt was "legal but unethical," and what he's doing about it. Later in this episode, we get details on a stunning betrayal as a U-11 soccer coach (allegedly) steals two years' worth of fundraising, burying plans for a tournament in Vegas. 

3:30 | John E. Marriott tells us about an emotional few days, and his mission to save orphaned cougar cubs (and reverse changes to Alberta's hunting laws). 

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46:10 | A U-11 soccer team's dream of playing in the Mayor's Cup tournament in Las Vegas is dead, after their coach allegedly stole close to $50,000. We talk to parent Adam Scorgie about the loss and the silver linings that have followed.

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