Category Archives: Alberta
Charge laid after fireworks burn Edmonton man with developmental disabilities
EDMONTON- A charge of criminal negligence has been laid after a was seriously burned by fireworks. Relatives of Wayne Campbell say the 62-year-old man was on his porch at a south-end group home on Mon...
May 4, 2018
United Conservatives walk out on abortion clinic bill debate
EDMONTON – Opposition United Conservatives have walked out again during debate over providing more safety for women and staff at abortion clinics. The UCP members did not speak to the bill at se...
May 4, 2018
Remains of B.C. man found in Banff National Park one year after disappearance
WHISTLER- RCMP have confirmed that the remains of a 22-year-old British Columbia man who vanished more than a year ago have been found in Alberta. Mounties say the remains of William “Willy̶...
May 4, 2018
Missing 2-day-old Lethbridge area foal found dead
RAYMOND- RCMP are investigating after a two-day-old colt, that was apparently taken by thieves south of Lethbridge, was found dead hours later. Russ and Bev Kultgen say the foal was with its mother in...
May 3, 2018
Calgary day home operator sentenced to 3.5 years in child's death
CALGARY – The operator of an unlicensed Calgary day home who pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing the death of an 18-month-old girl has been sentenced to 3.5 years. Elmarie Simons plead...
May 2, 2018
Waterton Lakes National Park open but access limited
WATERTON LAKES- Waterton Lakes National Park is open for the season, but a big part of the popular area will be closed due to last year’s destructive wildfire. Parks Canada says the September bl...
May 2, 2018
May is Motorcycle Safety Month in Alberta
EDMONTON- As warm weather welcomes motorists across the province, it is important to work together to ensure driver and passenger safety. In keeping with their goal of keeping Albertans safe on roads ...
May 2, 2018
Notley says consent to be part of K-12 Alberta school curriculum
Premier Rachel Notley says the concept of consent will be part of the program taught in Alberta schools in order to deal with the problem of sexual violence. Notley says it’s important that chil...
May 1, 2018
Olds College launches new Cannabis Production Program
Olds College has begun taking registrations for a new Cannabis Production program. The program will be offered through Continuing Education in partnership with Sundial and Terra Life Sciences. It will...
May 1, 2018
Four charged with attempted murder in Maskwacis shooting
MASKWACIS - Four males have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting Saturday night at Maskwacis. It was at about 9 p.m. when RCMP officers were dispatched to the Samson First Nation wh...
Apr 30, 2018