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Police find imitation handgun on man at Cold Lake hospital

A man who police thought had a concealed firearm at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre is now facing charges, although it was later determined the item was an imitation handgun.

Nov 8, 2024 1:51 PM Read more >

School bus involved in crash near Edmonton, children on board unharmed

Strathcona County RCMP say officers and other emergency crews responded to the crash southwest of Edmonton.

Nov 8, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders to host CFL Grey Cup championship in 2026

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's thrilled the game will be returning to Calgary.

Nov 8, 2024 10:39 AM Read more >

How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?

Alberta had 10 cases stayed between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024 because they had exceeded time limits on how long trials can take before violating an accused's Charter rights.

Nov 8, 2024 8:41 AM Read more >

Less than 500 days to the Olympics for Northern Alberta bobsledder

Barrhead bobsledder Melissa Lotholz prepares for upcoming Word Cup circuit

Nov 8, 2024 7:36 AM Read more >

Alberta to name senior bureaucrat to lead AIMCo after ousting CEO, entire board

Ray Gilmour, the province’s top deputy minister and secretary to cabinet, will take over as head of the pension fund, sources say

Nov 8, 2024 7:25 AM Read more >

'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training for an upcoming cross-country skiing competition.

Nov 8, 2024 7:18 AM Read more >

Dozen livestock killed in Thursday's cattle liner crash near Innisfail

Driver from single-vehicle crash sustains minor injuries; emergency response teams successfully transfer remaining cattle to other trailers

Nov 7, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Alberta man's car lights on fire on the way home from rescuing kittens

FoFundMe started for Boomer's Haven Animal Rescue, which operates out of Irricana, get back on the road to help animals after vehicle suddenly starts on fire.

Nov 7, 2024 4:10 PM Read more >

Canadian professional soccer league final being played Saturday in Alberta

Cavalry FC and Forge FC Hamilton are gearing up for CPL title match for the third time in six years. It will be held at Spruce Meadows just south of Calgary.

Nov 7, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >