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Alberta government lets ban on police 'carding' expire, says other protections exist
The Alberta government has chosen not to renew its ban on the practice of ``carding'' by police officers.The provincial regulation enforcing the ban was due for renewal this past summer, but a governm...
Sep 18, 2025
Innisfail man sentenced in stabbing at Red Deer business
An Innisfail man charged in a stabbing incident at a Red Deer business last year has been sentenced to two years in jail. Lane Michael McCharles, 34, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on Sept...
Sep 18, 2025
New trial dates for man charged in alleged historic sexual assaults
New trial dates have been scheduled for a man charged in connection with alleged historic sexual assaults in central Alberta. Derek Taplin, 45, is now scheduled for trial in Drumheller Court of Justic...
Sep 18, 2025
Grande Prairie crowd encourages Smith to take proposals further at Alberta Next panel
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel was encouraged to take action in Grande Prairie Wednesday.The panel, aimed at taking more political control from Ottawa, is pitching six ideas that could be...
Sep 18, 2025
Third suspect sentenced in central Alberta kidnapping with firearm incident
The third of three people charged in a kidnapping with a firearm incident in central Alberta three years ago has now been sentenced. Alexandra Louise Rain, 27, a resident of the Maskwacis area, was se...
Sep 17, 2025
Lacombe Police Service investigates series of thefts
The Lacombe Police Service is investigating a series of thefts that happened between Sept. 12 and 15 during the evening and through the night.As a result, they're asking anyone who may have witnessed ...
Sep 17, 2025
Rotary Club of Red Deer's annual Black Tie Bingo returns in October
The Rotary Club of Red Deer will hold its annual Black Tie Bingo: "Dress to Dazzle" fundraising event in October.The 30th annual edition is set for Oct. 30, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino in...
Sep 17, 2025
Second suspect sentenced in Red Deer break and enter
One of two people charged in relation to a Red Deer break and enter last year has been sentenced to time served. Mark Douglas Ditchburn, 35, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on ...
Sep 17, 2025
Alberta to maintain industrial carbon price freeze for 2026, leaving Ottawa to act
The Alberta government says it will maintain a frozen industrial carbon tax price for 2026, putting the province at odds with federal rules.Premier Danielle Smith announced the freeze in May, saying A...
Sep 17, 2025
Alberta's Smith directs her minister to secure provincial control over immigration
Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration.In a new mandate letter given to Joseph Schow, Smith says Alberta ne...
Sep 17, 2025