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Suspect in custody after gun pointed at two women in Northern Alberta

Suspect in custody after gun pointed at two women in Northern Alberta

Police Dog Services involved in tracking down suspect in St. Paul who pointed firearm at women and then got into their vehicle and drove off.
Alberta premier says journey to fix health system within 90 days to be 'bumpy'

Alberta premier says journey to fix health system within 90 days to be 'bumpy'

Premier Danielle Smith is asking Albertans for patience as she embarks on what she calls a “bumpy” and “perilous” ride to reorganize the governance structure of provincial health services.
Alberta RCMP officer charged after hitting cyclist, police watchdog says

Alberta RCMP officer charged after hitting cyclist, police watchdog says

RCMP officer has been charged after hitting a 28-year-old cyclist who sustained serious injuries last year in Grande Prairie.
Driver charged after covering plate with cardboard

Driver charged after covering plate with cardboard

When St. Albert RCMP pulled over the SUV, they learned the driver was subject to numerous bail conditions, including one which said he was not to be in the driver’s seat of any vehicle.
Alberta school division quashes short learning week idea following survey

Alberta school division quashes short learning week idea following survey

Foothills School Division is not planning to further explore a four- or four-and-a-half-day learning week following feedback from the community that showed the majority were not interested.
AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton zone

AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton zone

64 people have required hospitalization as AHS has identified a cluster of Shigella cases among the inner-city population of Edmonton.
Hikers in Rockies led astray by trail apps, Alberta Parks warns

Hikers in Rockies led astray by trail apps, Alberta Parks warns

Province advises trail users against dependence on apps like AllTrails after rescuers respond to many incidents caused by unreliable information.
Soaring prices at the grocery store likely to linger into next year, watchers say

Soaring prices at the grocery store likely to linger into next year, watchers say

Canadians are continuing to feel the pinch at the grocery store as food prices continue to soar at the fastest rate in four decades.
'A wake-up call': Five Canadian police officers killed in 37 days

'A wake-up call': Five Canadian police officers killed in 37 days

A former police chief says the deaths should be a tipping point. He's calling for changes to better support people and their mental health.
Woman, 90, dies after attack in seniors residence west of Montreal

Woman, 90, dies after attack in seniors residence west of Montreal

Quebec provincial police say a 90-year-old woman has died following an assault at a seniors residence by an 82-year-old man who is now under arrest.
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