Alberta News

Man, woman facing arson charges after Calgary home explosion that injured six people

CALGARY — A man and woman are accused of lighting their Calgary home on fire, triggering an explosion that injured several people last fall.

Jan 15, 2025 5:02 PM Read more >

'We're essential': Disability rights groups shocked by Alberta government funding cut

EDMONTON — Three Alberta disability advocacy groups say they're shocked and saddened after learning the provincial government plans to back out of their funding contracts more than a year early.

Jan 15, 2025 4:14 PM Read more >

Redblacks sign quarterback Dru Brown to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dru Brown to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The deal leaves Brown under contract with Ottawa through the 2026 season.

Jan 15, 2025 3:47 PM Read more >

Alberta man killed by RCMP drew weapons, may have made bomb threat: watchdog

TOFIELD, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says a man fatally shot by RCMP before Christmas was uncooperative and "made comments" that prompted police to call in its bomb squad.

Jan 15, 2025 12:41 PM Read more >

Alberta launches ankle bracelet monitoring of 'high risk' offenders

EDMONTON — Albertans convicted or accused of a crime can now be ordered to wear ankle bracelets that electronically track their movements.

Jan 15, 2025 11:53 AM Read more >

Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

MONTREAL — Andrew Brooks ordered three school buses from Lion Electric Co. on Nov. 20, just before American Thanksgiving.

Jan 15, 2025 11:42 AM Read more >

Ultrasound technician accused of sexually assaulting woman at Edmonton clinic

EDMONTON — An ultrasound technician has been charged with sexually assaulting a patient at his southeast Edmonton clinic last year. Edmonton police say 53-year-old Aasim Syed Ahmed was charged in August 2024 with one count of sexual assault.

Jan 15, 2025 11:35 AM Read more >

Suspect in West Edmonton Mall shooting arrested in Northwest Territories

EDMONTON — A suspect in an August 2023 shooting at West Edmonton Mall has been arrested in the Northwest Territories. Edmonton police say they're working with their counterparts in the territory to execute warrants related to the shooting.

Jan 15, 2025 11:13 AM Read more >

Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

EDMONTON — Alberta's human rights tribunal has dismissed a gender discrimination complaint against an Edmonton 911 operator, but the LGBTQ+ advocate who lodged it expects the ruling will lead to justice for others.

Jan 15, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

Veteran receiver Eugene Lewis embraces challenge of CFL record pursuit

Eugene Lewis will have plenty riding on the start of the 2025 CFL season.

Jan 14, 2025 7:23 PM Read more >