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Calgary man who killed girlfriend and her toddler appeals conviction, sentence

Calgary man who killed girlfriend and her toddler appeals conviction, sentence

A man who killed a woman and her young daughter before burying them in a shallow grave was sentenced to 22 years before he can apply for parole.
Photos: 100 best TV shows of all time

Photos: 100 best TV shows of all time

From VHS and DVD to streaming services, here are the 100 best TV shows... wait for it... EVER!
RCMP issue request to find owners of recovered collectibles

RCMP issue request to find owners of recovered collectibles

Police looking for rightful owners of some unique items, including British and Canadian coins and an antique watch.
Federal government to extend EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks

Federal government to extend EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks

Workers applying for EI will be eligible for the more-generous benefits starting on Dec. 18, Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough announced Friday.
Police say pick-up truck thief drags owner for several blocks

Police say pick-up truck thief drags owner for several blocks

RCMP in Lac La Biche are looking for a stolen truck and the person who allegedly drove away with it as the owner was dragged trying to prevent theft.
Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting shelves

Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting shelves

Parents across Canada have been scrambling to manage their children's fever and pain amid a dire shortage of pediatric acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Threat of violence was key factor in decision to invoke Emergencies Act: Trudeau

Threat of violence was key factor in decision to invoke Emergencies Act: Trudeau

Prime minister painted a picture of Canada teetering on the edge of violence as he defended decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end "Freedom Convoy" protests.
Province to provide more funding for Ukrainian students this fall

Province to provide more funding for Ukrainian students this fall

Ukrainian students enrolled in schools across Alberta will receive over $5,000 in funding to aid with language, social and educational supports for the 2022-23 year.
Canmore experiencing sudden and unexplained feral rabbit deaths

Canmore experiencing sudden and unexplained feral rabbit deaths

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a sudden, highly contagious and fatal viral disease, has not been confirmed as the cause yet.
Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learning

Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learning

The Alberta government says school boards can't require students to wear masks in school or be forced to take classes online.
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