Category Archives: Alberta
Alix man thought machete attack in his home was a prank
An Alberta man who survived a machete attack says he thought it was a Halloween joke when two balaclava-wearing assailants showed up at his door. Brian Warman lost two toes and suffered injuries to hi...
Nov 15, 2017
Convictions upheld for Lethbridge couple whose child died of meningitis
CALGARY – The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld convictions against a couple who treated their toddler son with natural remedies before he died of meningitis. David and Collet Stephan were foun...
Nov 15, 2017
Alberta legislature passes contentious bill strengthening gay-straight alliances
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s government has passed a bill strengthening rules around gay-straight alliances in schools. The NDP used its majority in the house today to pass B...
Nov 15, 2017
LOCATED: Jourdan Watkins, 18, of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin RCMP say 18 y/o Jourdan Watkins, reported missing earlier this week, has been located.
Nov 15, 2017
Teenage boy killed in Calgary stabbing
CALGARY – An early morning stabbing has left a teenage boy dead. Police say they were called to a northeast-area home around 5 a.m. after word of a violent confrontation. Emergency responders fo...
Nov 15, 2017
Alberta introducing rules to align with federal cannabis legalization plan
EDMONTON – Alberta is putting the legislative pieces in place for legalized marijuana, starting with changes to align its rules with pending Criminal Code amendments. Transportation Minister Bri...
Nov 14, 2017
Alberta increases tests for pregnant women as STI's remain high
EDMONTON — Increased testing is being made available to pregnant women in the province due to a continued outbreak of sexually transmitted disease. Deputy child medical health officer, Dr. Deena...
Nov 14, 2017
Province reports four deaths from influenza so far this season
EDMONTON, AB - The total number of people dead from influenza in Alberta sits at four, two weeks into the season. According to the most recent flu report, one more death from the flu has been reported...
Nov 14, 2017
Greg Clark stepping down as Alberta Party leader
EDMONTON – Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark is stepping down. Clark says he is quitting the position to spark a leadership race he says is needed to galvanize support for a party that is on the r...
Nov 10, 2017
Stettler and Three Hills fraud suspect identified, warrant issued for arrest
Stettler RCMP are thanking members of the public for their help in identifying a suspect accused of trying to fraudulently obtain money from three TD Canada Trust branches in central Alberta in June. ...
Nov 10, 2017