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Appeal declined for man convicted in deaths of Métis hunters in Northern Alberta

Appeal declined for man convicted in deaths of Métis hunters in Northern Alberta

The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal filed by Anthony Bilodeau, while the Parole Board of Canada has approved continued day parole for Roger Bilodeau.
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund

Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, or AIMCo, which oversees more than $160 billion in funds, including pension funds and the Heritage Savings Trust Fund.
Northern Alberta fined $6,000 for uninsured parked car on road

Northern Alberta fined $6,000 for uninsured parked car on road

Alberta woman without a job who parked her uninsured vehicle on road will have two years to pay $6,000 fine.
RCMP looking for victims, perpetrator of meat-buying scam

RCMP looking for victims, perpetrator of meat-buying scam

Three Hills RCMP say 16 people e-transferred about $60,000 to illegitimate B.C. company DBL Meats for product not delivered as promised
Province launches survey asking for public opinion on medical assistance in dying

Province launches survey asking for public opinion on medical assistance in dying

Alberta’s government says it is reviewing how MAID is regulated to ensure there is a consistent process, as well as oversight, that protects vulnerable Albertans, specifically those living with disabilities or suffering from mental health challenges.
Edmonton to host PWHL game between Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge

Edmonton to host PWHL game between Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge

Edmonton will be the site of a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral site game between the Toronto Sceptres and the Ottawa Charge in February.
E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

McDonald’s contamination crisis in the United States reveals why the bacteria is more difficult to control in produce.
Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

A new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Adebayo Chris Katiiti, jailed for being a transgender man in Uganda, was brutally beaten as a child for wearing his brothers' clothes. He says moving to Alberta in 2016 saved his life.
Calgary physician charged with multiple sexual assaults

Calgary physician charged with multiple sexual assaults

The Calgary Police Service has charged a Calgary doctor with sexually assaulting four of his patients since 2016.
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