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Canada-wide warrant issued for murder of Okotoks woman

Canada-wide warrant issued for murder of Okotoks woman

Gerald Russell FROMMELT, 37, is wanted on Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in what is being described by police as domestically-motivated homicide. Twenty-three-year-old Jamie Scheible was shot and killed April 7 in Calgary.
Key rate raised to 1% by Bank of Canada, further increases expected

Key rate raised to 1% by Bank of Canada, further increases expected

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by the highest amount in more than 20 years and warned more rate hikes are coming as it increased its outlook for inflation.
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe

Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe

A gunman in a gas mask and construction vest set off a smoke grenade and fired a barrage of bullets in a rush-hour subway train in New York, shooting at least 10 people Tuesday, authorities said.
Avian influenza biosecurity a must, says Minister Horner

Avian influenza biosecurity a must, says Minister Horner

Contagious viral infection now detected in seven Alberta poultry flocks including two in Mountain View County
Okotoks family grieving loss of daughter shot in Calgary

Okotoks family grieving loss of daughter shot in Calgary

Jamie Scheible, who attended high school in Okotoks, was shot and killed last week in what police believe was a targeted shooting by a man she was in a relationship with. Her devastated parents are asking for privacy.
Trudeau in Edmonton today to promote Budget 2022

Trudeau in Edmonton today to promote Budget 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Edmonton today where he will attend events to promote his Liberal government's recent budget.
Fixer says former Alberta justice minister hired him to get reporter's phone logs

Fixer says former Alberta justice minister hired him to get reporter's phone logs

A self-described political fixer says a former Alberta justice minister hired him to obtain a reporter's phone logs.
Frito Lay chips will be back on the shelves at Loblaw grocery stores

Frito Lay chips will be back on the shelves at Loblaw grocery stores

A high-profile pricing dispute that saw one of Canada's largest food makers stop shipments of chips and snacks to the country's largest grocer has been resolved.
Canmore athletes speak about competing in the Olympics amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Canmore athletes speak about competing in the Olympics amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Some Alberta Olympic share their thoughts or opinions on what it's like competing amid a world conflict.
Southern Alberta girl’s hockey team unites to return stolen phone to teen

Southern Alberta girl’s hockey team unites to return stolen phone to teen

A 13-year-old scrimped and saved to buy her first phone, which turned out to be stolen and was seized by police. When a Southern Alberta hockey team heard about it, they turned the situation around by fundraising for a new one.
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