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Westlock Pride group forms weeks after Pride flags, crosswalks banned

Westlock Pride group forms weeks after Pride flags, crosswalks banned

Peer-support group for allies, supporters and parents of the gay-straight alliance (GSA) Thunder Alliance has formed in Northern Alberta town that voted to ban Pride flags and crosswalks.
St. Albert councilor wants to end Zoom attendance for meetings

St. Albert councilor wants to end Zoom attendance for meetings

A town councillor for a town north of Edmonton says in-person meeting attendance is the “best way to represent residents"
Two structural fires on same road in Lac La Biche within weeks of each other

Two structural fires on same road in Lac La Biche within weeks of each other

One recent fire destroyed a home near the Mission, another torched a residential garage near the Lac La Biche airport.
Traffic stop leads to drug bust west of Calgary

Traffic stop leads to drug bust west of Calgary

Fentanyl and methamphetamine were found in a vehicle during a vehicle check this weekend in Mînî Thnî
MD of Bonnyville Reeve back in Canada after being stuck in Haiti

MD of Bonnyville Reeve back in Canada after being stuck in Haiti

Journey home not easily made for Alberta man stuck in Haiti during unrest.
Car catches fire after hitting electric box, knocks out power

Car catches fire after hitting electric box, knocks out power

A St. Albert driver who mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brakes, struck an electric box catching their car on fire.
Watch: Banff crews save distressed elk that fell through ice

Watch: Banff crews save distressed elk that fell through ice

Parks Canada staff in Banff used their bodies and chainsaws free a trapped elk who fell through the ice on the Bow River.
Man killed in hit and run collision east of Innisfail

Man killed in hit and run collision east of Innisfail

Police believe a 2019 or older Chevrolet or GMC 2500 or 3500 HD pickup truck was involved in a fatal hit and run in Central Alberta Thursday.
Alberta senior charged with attempted murder of her husband deemed not fit to stand trial

Alberta senior charged with attempted murder of her husband deemed not fit to stand trial

A 73-year-old Alberta woman charged with the attempted murder of her husband is not fit to stand trial says psychiatrist.
Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

There are reports from Red Deer of counterfeit money but police say the ‘spillover’ effect could impact rural communities
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