Category Archives: Alberta
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
Alberta family taken in naked kidnapping case were frightened, want answers
EDMONTON - An Alberta family allegedly kidnapped by a group of naked neighbours, who may have unknowingly drank some hallucinogenic tea, say it was a frightening experience. And the family members say...
Nov 10, 2017
ALERT arrests Edmonton man for child exploitation offences
EDMONTON- ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has charged a 60-year-old Edmonton man with child exploitation-related offences. The suspect's residence operated as an unlicensed child care h...
Nov 10, 2017
One person dead after fire at Edmonton seniors' home
EDMONTON – Firefighters responding to a blaze at an Edmonton seniors’ home have found a body inside. Maya Filipovic with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says crews were called to St. Andrew&...
Nov 10, 2017
Mass slaughter of Canada geese angers Taber area farmers
TABER- A farm family is shocked, after a flock of dead Canada geese were found buried under the snow on their property. According to Twyla Valgardson, who lives on the farm north of Taber with her hus...
Nov 10, 2017