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Three people dead after vehicle crashes into irrigation canal in southern Alberta

Three people dead after vehicle crashes into irrigation canal in southern Alberta

REDCLIFF, Alta. — Police say three people have been killed after a vehicle crashed into an irrigation canal in southern Alberta. RCMP say officers from the Redcliff detachment were dispatched to the scene at about 1 a.m. on Monday.
'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

CALGARY — Ryan Straschnitzki’s Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood. The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta.
Mom in B.C. Amber Alert charged with abduction after children found safe in Alberta

Mom in B.C. Amber Alert charged with abduction after children found safe in Alberta

SURREY, B.C. — The mother of two children who became the subject of an 11-day Amber Alert across British Columbia has been charged with abduction after being arrested in Alberta, police announced Sunday. Surrey RCMP Cpl.
RCMP say six people killed in small plane crash west of Calgary

RCMP say six people killed in small plane crash west of Calgary

CANMORE, Alta. — RCMP in Alberta say six people have died in a small plane crash in a mountainous area west of Calgary.
Transportation Safety Board begins investigation into plane crash that left six dead

Transportation Safety Board begins investigation into plane crash that left six dead

KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Transportation Safety Board has started its investigation into the cause of a small plane crash that left six people dead in the Rockies west of Calgary.
B.C. Lions add to Elks' misery with 27-0 victory in Edmonton

B.C. Lions add to Elks' misery with 27-0 victory in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the Edmonton Elks. Dane Evans completed a pair of touchdown passes as the B.C.
Alberta government pledges $4 million for office to help fight human trafficking

Alberta government pledges $4 million for office to help fight human trafficking

CALGARY — The Alberta government is partnering with community groups and putting up $4 million over two years to create an office to combat human trafficking.
Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says if a Calgary medical clinic begins charging a fee for faster access to a family doctor, it will be shut down, fined or have medicare payments from the province withheld.
Politicians weigh in on funding Calgary Stampede after settlement in abuse case

Politicians weigh in on funding Calgary Stampede after settlement in abuse case

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province won't pull funding from the Calgary Stampede after the partial settlement of a class-action lawsuit over the sexual abuse of young boys in its performance school.
Calgary man denied bail on terrorism charges related to TikTok video

Calgary man denied bail on terrorism charges related to TikTok video

CALGARY — A 20-year-old Calgary man has been denied bail on four terrorism-related charges that allegedly stemmed from a TikTok video.
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