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Northern Alberta woman charged under Animal Protection Act

Northern Alberta woman charged under Animal Protection Act

The discovery of 10 deceased horses and the removal about five others in February has resulted in charges being laid against an MD of Bonnyville woman.
Electric-vehicle registrations soared last year in Canada

Electric-vehicle registrations soared last year in Canada

For the first nine months, electric vehicles represented five per cent of new cars registered, up from three per cent in both 2020 and 2019.
Up to $2,000 for post-secondary education still unclaimed by some

Up to $2,000 for post-secondary education still unclaimed by some

Is your child one of the approximately 1.6 million who haven't claimed the Canada Learning Bond towards college or university? Click on the story below to learn how they can get between $500 and $2,000 for their post secondary.
Police watchdog clears Southern Alberta Mounties in 2018 shooting

Police watchdog clears Southern Alberta Mounties in 2018 shooting

"Both witness officers were in jeopardy of grievous bodily harm or death from being hit or run over by the escaping vehicle," reads an ASIRT report that cleared Okotoks RCMP officers who shot at a fleeing vehicle that hit two officers and an RCMP vehicle in 2018.
Potential CP rail strike looming

Potential CP rail strike looming

A rail strike that could happen as early as Thursday is raising concerns over increased supply-chain issues and inflation.
Parks Canada concerned over increase in bighorn sheep being hit on highway near Radium

Parks Canada concerned over increase in bighorn sheep being hit on highway near Radium

A spike of highway fatalities in a bighorn sheep herd living in Kootenay National Park has wildlife officials concerned.
Vigil held for Northern Alberta woman found dead in home

Vigil held for Northern Alberta woman found dead in home

Family and friends held a vigil for a 21-year-old women in Northern Alberta March 13 while police continue to investigate her death.
Southern Alberta woman killed in B.C. rockfall

Southern Alberta woman killed in B.C. rockfall

Woman from Cochrane, Alberta killed by falling boulder while driving on the Trans Canada Highway in B.C. is being remembered as 'an exceptional human being'
New provincial funding announced to fight hate crimes

New provincial funding announced to fight hate crimes

More than a dozen Alberta churches were targeted last year for violence, says premier in announcement to increase funding for places that have been victims of hate crimes.
Gushue's Wild Card One team beats Alberta's Kevin Koe in extra end to win the Brier

Gushue's Wild Card One team beats Alberta's Kevin Koe in extra end to win the Brier

After a whirlwind winter season that included an Olympic bronze medal in Beijing just a few weeks ago, expectations were rather low for Brad Gushue's team at the Tim Hortons Brier.
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