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Central Alberta town fed up with ‘horrifying’ ambulance door issue

Central Alberta town fed up with ‘horrifying’ ambulance door issue

Undersized ambulance door at Innisfail Health Centre forcing patients to be unloaded outside during winter’s bitter cold and then rolled inside past alarmed citizens and staff.
Police mourn death of RCMP constable fatally stabbed in B.C.

Police mourn death of RCMP constable fatally stabbed in B.C.

Mounties are mourning one of their own after Const. Shaelyn Yang, 31, was fatally stabbed at a homeless campsite in Burnaby.
U-Haul trailer found to have rifle, crossbow, ‘medieval’ axe and stolen mail

U-Haul trailer found to have rifle, crossbow, ‘medieval’ axe and stolen mail

Three charged in connection to restricted weapons after vehicle is stopped by Bonnyville RCMP based on a report of fuel theft.
RCMP arrest suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Northern Alberta

RCMP arrest suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Northern Alberta

16-year-old succumbed to injuries after being found unconscious along road on Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation earlier this month. 
Deer in Southern Alberta town are living on citizens' dime: expert

Deer in Southern Alberta town are living on citizens' dime: expert

Biologist says it's clear that deer in Okotoks are very comfortable outside of naturalized locations — walking, eating, sleeping and breeding in populated areas.
RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., stabbed to death at homeless camp

RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., stabbed to death at homeless camp

Several media reports say the female officer was killed while assisting a bylaw officer at a homeless camp. 
Court dismisses appeal of Alberta man's sexual assault convictions

Court dismisses appeal of Alberta man's sexual assault convictions

Alberta's top court has dismissed an appeal from a dangerous offender convicted of a series of sexual assaults on teenage girls.
Former junior player writes of hockey’s dark side

Former junior player writes of hockey’s dark side

Justin Davis tells of hazing rituals, concussions and the need to clean up hockey culture.
Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: report

Deloitte Canada said overall holiday spending is expected to fall 17 per cent to $1,520 per household as recessionary concerns and higher interest rates rein in budgets.
Hockey players give back by raking seniors' leaves on sprawling acreage

Hockey players give back by raking seniors' leaves on sprawling acreage

Members of Airdrie junior team prove to be a “God-send” for elderly couple living on 10-acre property.
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