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Be careful what you share on popular back to school boards: RCMP

Be careful what you share on popular back to school boards: RCMP

Details written on chalkboards and whiteboards as they return to class can put the safety and privacy of kids at risk.
Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill

Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill

Premier defends lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidate vying to replace him.
RCMP in Northern Alberta arrest suspects after police vehicle rammed

RCMP in Northern Alberta arrest suspects after police vehicle rammed

A man and a woman have been charged in relation to the theft of a vehicle from Grande Prairie and using it to assault police near Cold Lake.
RCMP confirm identity of deceased man found in Lac La Biche area

RCMP confirm identity of deceased man found in Lac La Biche area

Body of B.C. man, 46, missing since November of 2021 was found in Northern Alberta community in July.
RCMP use helicopter to nab suspects in Alberta bank robbery

RCMP use helicopter to nab suspects in Alberta bank robbery

Two men face a total of 26 charges after an Alberta Treasury Branch was smashed and robbed early Wednesday morning in Daysland.
Long weekend drivers to enjoy cheaper gas as crude oil tumbles

Long weekend drivers to enjoy cheaper gas as crude oil tumbles

The final long weekend of summer will also be the cheapest for Canadian drivers, with gasoline prices heading into the Labour Day holiday the lowest they've been since late February.
Alberta Municipalities want public safety task force, not provincial police

Alberta Municipalities want public safety task force, not provincial police

The association maintains the Province has chosen to focus on how it can distance itself from Ottawa rather than enhance public safety.
Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

Salma Lakhani says she would seek legal advice as required, but says she is duty-bound to ensure the Constitution is followed. 
Extended care facility now reporting over 50 cases, no deaths

Extended care facility now reporting over 50 cases, no deaths

45 residents and nine staff test positive as COVID-19 outbreak hits Northern Alberta care facility.
Fight for fewer words: Pierre Poilievre promises new law against government jargon

Fight for fewer words: Pierre Poilievre promises new law against government jargon

The front-runner in the Conservative leadership race promises to enact a "Plain Language Law" that he says would bring an end to government jargon.
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