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Man charged in 2020 homicide yet to enter plea

Man charged in 2020 homicide yet to enter plea

20-year-old suspect in Westlock murder was arrested in June after a two-year RCMP investigation.
'It's very out there': Play with Blackfoot actors examines effects of Treaty 7

'It's very out there': Play with Blackfoot actors examines effects of Treaty 7

Young Blackfoot actors are to embark on a time-travelling journey focusing on the signing of the historic treaty in a play opening in Calgary this week.
Vancouver concert-goers break out into violence after headliner cancels

Vancouver concert-goers break out into violence after headliner cancels

Fights broke out inside and outside the venue, and significant property damage occurred, when concert-goers became hostile.
Woman facing three counts of assaulting a peace officer, among other charges

Woman facing three counts of assaulting a peace officer, among other charges

According to Airdrie RCMP, witnesses reported a woman assaulted two youths while taking a skateboard from them.
Inquiry begins into death of Calgary teen who weighed 37 pounds when he died

Inquiry begins into death of Calgary teen who weighed 37 pounds when he died

Judge says inquiry won't focus on the horror the boy endured leading to his death, but will seek to find what extent the state could have intervened to save his life.
Bottcher bests Koe to take ATB Okotoks Classic title

Bottcher bests Koe to take ATB Okotoks Classic title

Revamped lineups show well as familiar foes do battle at icebreaker event for the 2022-23 curling season.
In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

Canadians rose early on Monday to watch Queen Elizabeth's state funeral service in groups or at home, saying they felt a sense of history occurring before their eyes.
Sperm whales' clicking dialects are evidence of 'non-human culture', say scientists

Sperm whales' clicking dialects are evidence of 'non-human culture', say scientists

In the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean, there are a lot of conversations going on. Click-click-click-click-click. That's the sound of a sperm whale.
Restaurants usher in higher prices, smaller portion sizes as costs rise, report says

Restaurants usher in higher prices, smaller portion sizes as costs rise, report says

Restaurants in Canada are raising prices, shrinking menus and reducing hours in a bid to survive inflation and labour shortages, a new report says.
Greater Vancouver mega-mansion rises $6 million in two years

Greater Vancouver mega-mansion rises $6 million in two years

A 14,000-square-foot mega-mansion with a pool and tennis court sold for $13.5 million last month.
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