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'I assumed': Mountie on trial says he trusted information about man he shot

'I assumed': Mountie on trial says he trusted information about man he shot

An Alberta Mountie charged in the fatal shooting of a man who had been sleeping in a pickup truck at a rest stop near Whitecourt says he trusted information from a fellow officer.
Politicians call for 'snow summit' after Greater Vancouver gridlock

Politicians call for 'snow summit' after Greater Vancouver gridlock

Snow that hit earlier this week closed roads and bridges and really brought much of the Lower Mainland to a complete halt.
Parkland to double size of announced EV charging network in Western Canada

Parkland to double size of announced EV charging network in Western Canada

Calgary-based fuel retailer says it will now install 50 ultra-fast charging stations on highways and in major destinations from Vancouver Island to Calgary.
Alberta wolfdog sanctuary launches inaugural Christmas campaign

Alberta wolfdog sanctuary launches inaugural Christmas campaign

The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary outside of Cochrane hopes to raise $43,000 this holiday season for the 43 wolfdogs in its care.
National security officials planning for 2023 'Freedom Convoy' reboot

National security officials planning for 2023 'Freedom Convoy' reboot

Senior civil servants in the federal government are meeting to discuss how to respond to a potential second round next February.
Investigators determine fire started by child using incendiary device

Investigators determine fire started by child using incendiary device

A fire at an apartment building in Northern Alberta that got out of hand very quickly has been deemed accidental.
Mountie shoots armed man on Alberta First Nation

Mountie shoots armed man on Alberta First Nation

Alberta's police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a Mountie shot an armed suspect, who was flown to hospital in critical condition, on the Samson Cree First Nation.
Police find loaded shot gun while responding to suspicious vehicle call

Police find loaded shot gun while responding to suspicious vehicle call

RCMP found a loaded shot gun and an intoxicated man passed out behind the wheel of an uninsured truck in rural area near Bonnyville.
'Cautiously optimistic': Lawyer for trucker in Broncos crash waiting on Federal Court

'Cautiously optimistic': Lawyer for trucker in Broncos crash waiting on Federal Court

A lawyer for a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's cautiously optimistic he will get the chance to argue against his client's possible deportation.
Southern Alberta man found guilty of killing neighbour

Southern Alberta man found guilty of killing neighbour

After a two-week trial, Airdrie resident Michael Antony Roebuck was sentenced to life in prison for causing the death of his neighbour by shooting him twice on his driveway.
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