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Crown wants 10-year parole ineligibility for man in Alberta Walmart shooting

Crown wants 10-year parole ineligibility for man in Alberta Walmart shooting

An Alberta judge is being asked to impose a parole ineligibility of 10 years for a man who shot and killed a shopper outside a Walmart store in central Alberta.
Woman with ties to northern Alberta reported missing in Saskatchewan

Woman with ties to northern Alberta reported missing in Saskatchewan

Marley Cook was last seen at a residence in Gull Lake, Sask., but is known to have ties in northern Alberta.
Ad-supported streaming platform Pluto TV coming to Canada in deal with Corus

Ad-supported streaming platform Pluto TV coming to Canada in deal with Corus

Free streaming service Pluto TV is coming to Canada this fall, the latest in a growing number of ad-supported alternatives to Netflix and other subscription platforms.
Federal ministers say they're working on measures to end delays at airports

Federal ministers say they're working on measures to end delays at airports

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says the federal government is working on new measures to help ease delays at major airports, adding that a "similar phenomenon" is happening worldwide.
Provincial alert system app aims to prevent overdoses

Provincial alert system app aims to prevent overdoses

The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) mobile app, made available province-wide starting this week, will help prevent fatal overdoses for people using opioids and other substances at home, says Mike Ellis, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction.
Wife of man accused of murdering girl in Edmonton home describes the day of killing

Wife of man accused of murdering girl in Edmonton home describes the day of killing

A woman has told an Edmonton murder trial she sought mental health help for her husband several hours before the fatal stabbing of a seven-year-old girl.
Former Kenney cabinet minister Leela Aheer running to replace him as UCP leader

Former Kenney cabinet minister Leela Aheer running to replace him as UCP leader

A United Conservative backbencher removed from Premier Jason Kenney’s cabinet after publicly criticizing him is running to replace him in the party’s upcoming leadership race.
Repeat rural property thief shot near Okotoks four years ago arrested yet again

Repeat rural property thief shot near Okotoks four years ago arrested yet again

Ryan Randy Watson, the man involved in an altercation with Edouard Maurice in 2018, has been arrested by Strathmore RCMP for alleged copper wire theft, in addition to nine other outstanding warrants.
Mama moose protecting calves forces trail closure

Mama moose protecting calves forces trail closure

An interpretive trail in a Southern Alberta provincial park has been closed to give a moose and her calves some space and security.
Canadian travellers urged to take precautions against monkeypox abroad

Canadian travellers urged to take precautions against monkeypox abroad

The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning travellers to be extra careful abroad because of the potential threat of catching monkeypox.
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