Alberta

'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers

EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...

Jul 10, 2020

Alberta politicians swap charges of bullying, misogyny after member ejected

EDMONTON- Alberta's politicians are accusing each other of bullying and belittling women in politics, after an NDP member was kicked out of the house during debate on Thursday.NDP member Marie Renaud ...

Jul 10, 2020

Gold scams, distraction thefts on the rise across Alberta

Gold scams and distraction-type thefts are increasing across Alberta, says ALERT's Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA).There have been 45 reported instances of gold scams or distraction-type ...

Jul 9, 2020

Attempted murder charges laid in Cold Lake after Mountie beaten

COLD LAKE - RCMP say a man faces two dozen criminal charges, including attempted murder, after a Mountie was beaten with a club.Police say an officer was trying to make an arrest on Tuesday after a st...

Jul 9, 2020

New program aims to attract petrochemical manufacturing to Alberta

Alberta is already a leader of petrochemical manufacturing in Canada, but a new program aims to set the province up as a global player. The provincial government announced on Thursday the Alberta Petr...

Jul 9, 2020

Security issue identified with Alberta's COVID-tracing app

LETHBRIDGE - iPhone users should be aware of a potential security risk with the province's contact tracing app for COVID-19.The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) rel...

Jul 9, 2020

Central Zone with 11 active COVID-19 cases

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Central Zone nearly doubled on Thursday, going from six on to 11. Two of the new active cases are in Red Deer County, while the city of Red Deer now has thre...

Jul 9, 2020

RCMP rule Edmonton teen's death a homicide

OCT. 26 UPDATE - RCMP laid a charge of second degree murder in the June 18 homicide of Jacob Chitze. On Oct. 25, the 17-year-old suspect, who cannot be named, was arrested by Edmonton Police Service a...

Jul 9, 2020

Cold Lake RCMP officer recovering after aggravated assault

COLD LAKE- A 44-year-old man is in custody in Cold Lake following Tuesday's violent attack on the RCMP officer trying to make an arrest.At 5:30 p.m., a stolen vehicle was located in the Walmart parkin...

Jul 9, 2020

Calgary police officer cleared in fatal shooting

CALGARY- Alberta's police watchdog says a Calgary officer was justified in the shooting death of a man having a mental breakdown two years ago.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) says i...

Jul 9, 2020