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Quebec town tries cowboy tactics after crop-trampling cattle evade capture for months

Quebec town tries cowboy tactics after crop-trampling cattle evade capture for months

A small Quebec town estimates the herd of runaway cattle have caused between $20,000 and $25,000 worth of damage to nearby crops.
RCMP arrest two youths after bear spray incident in Airdrie

RCMP arrest two youths after bear spray incident in Airdrie

RCMP have charged two youths, both residents of Calgary, with two counts each of assault with a weapon and mischief over $5,000.
Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks, agencies during inflation crisis

Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks, agencies during inflation crisis

Food Banks Alberta CEO Arianna Scott said the money is critical to meet rising needs from the public.
This couple tried to cross Canada by kiss 50 years ago. Where are they now?

This couple tried to cross Canada by kiss 50 years ago. Where are they now?

Photographer seeking public's help to find out if couple made it from Vancouver to New Brunswick funded by kissing folks on the street.
Calgary police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest

Calgary police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest

Before the suspect was placed in the vehicle, police say a struggle occurred and force was used by an officer.
Banff, Lake Louise Tourism unveils 10-year vision for national park

Banff, Lake Louise Tourism unveils 10-year vision for national park

Plan to focus on sustainability, preservation of nature and Indigenous cultural awareness, among much else.
18-year-old stabbed to death in B.C. school parking lot

18-year-old stabbed to death in B.C. school parking lot

RCMP have arrested “one possible suspect” who remains in custody following stabbing at Surrey high school.
Crown appealing lesser charges in Northern Alberta murder

Crown appealing lesser charges in Northern Alberta murder

Court of King’s Bench justice ruled there was no evidence the killing of Nature Duperron, whose body was found near Hinton in 2019, was planned.
Paramedic who responded to daughter's fatal collision speaks about family's loss

Paramedic who responded to daughter's fatal collision speaks about family's loss

Airdrie-area paramedic remembered teenage daughter as a “firecracker” of a person, a fierce friend, a champion swimmer and an aspiring lawyer.
Alberta man who admitted to murdering woman, toddler sentenced to life in prison

Alberta man who admitted to murdering woman, toddler sentenced to life in prison

Robert Major pleaded guilty in May to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Mchale Busch, who was 24, and her son, Noah McConnell, 16 months, in Hinton last September.
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