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Top court sends sentencing of two men in triple murder back to Alberta Appeal Court

Top court sends sentencing of two men in triple murder back to Alberta Appeal Court

Canada's top court has sent the case of two men convicted in the slayings of three family members back to the Alberta Court of Appeal. Supreme court ruling on parole ineligibility is resulting in past cases being reviewed.
No goal: Edmonton loses bid to host FIFA 2026 World Cup games

No goal: Edmonton loses bid to host FIFA 2026 World Cup games

Critics blame conditions that came with provincial bid money as a key reason the Edmonton was passed over for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Edmonton MLA says he's been cleared of hacking charges; seeks return to NDP caucus

Edmonton MLA says he's been cleared of hacking charges; seeks return to NDP caucus

An Alberta legislature member investigated by the RCMP after he admitted to hacking into a government health website says he has been cleared of criminal charges.
'In every fibre of my being, I am sorry,' says Squamish man who killed mother

'In every fibre of my being, I am sorry,' says Squamish man who killed mother

Mental illness contributed to a B.C. actor's killing of his mother but not to the degree of not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
Head-on crash involving logging truck in Field leaves one person dead

Head-on crash involving logging truck in Field leaves one person dead

Fifty first responders attended a fatal crash Wednesday on the Trans-Canada Highway near Field.
Crown says 12-15-year parole eligibility suitable for former B.C. Lions player

Crown says 12-15-year parole eligibility suitable for former B.C. Lions player

A Crown prosecutor has suggested a parole eligibility period of 12 to 15 years for a former Canadian Football League wide receiver convicted of the "brutal" murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Fish and Wildlife trying to trap grizzly bear in Canmore

Fish and Wildlife trying to trap grizzly bear in Canmore

A grizzly that charged a person Wednesday morning in Canmore will be trapped and could be re-released locally or in a remote location.
Province warns of energy rebate scam

Province warns of energy rebate scam

Texts or email encouraging users to click a link to apply for an energy rebate is a scam, warn the Province.
Hockey Canada names coaches for under-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Hockey Canada names coaches for under-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Hockey Canada has announced Stephane Julien will lead its men's under-18 team at the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Rachel Notley says Alberta NDP has 'fallen short' on respect for staff, volunteers

Rachel Notley says Alberta NDP has 'fallen short' on respect for staff, volunteers

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, a week after acknowledging her party is investigating allegations of mistreatment of volunteers, now says there are problems.
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