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Jail Guard Charged With Sexual Assault, Breach Of Trust

Jail Guard Charged With Sexual Assault, Breach Of Trust

A former civilian jail guard at the Piikani Nation RCMP detachment in Brocket, Alta. is facing criminal charges of sexual assault and breach of trust after an alleged in-custody assault last week. Charles G.
Parks Canada reviewing shuttle services to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Parks Canada reviewing shuttle services to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Lake Louise RCMP with help from Alberta RCMP Traffic, Alberta Sheriffs, and Parks Canada conducted a two-day commercial vehicle inspection at Moraine Lake, with 33 of 50 passing inspections, 14 put out of service, and six requiring immediate attention.
Central Alberta cannabis production plant to close

Central Alberta cannabis production plant to close

SNDL Inc., formerly known as Sundial Growers Inc., is consolidating its cultivation, research and development, and “supply chain efficiencies” to its New Brunswick plant.
The Boss back in Banff prompts uptick in fruit tree removals

The Boss back in Banff prompts uptick in fruit tree removals

“When a bear’s life is potentially in danger and there's something they can do about it, they’ve chosen to act, which is fantastic.”
New surgical tool helps Afib patients get back to their lives more quickly

New surgical tool helps Afib patients get back to their lives more quickly

New technology allows better treatment for Afib, a condition of abnormal heart rhythm that increases risk of heart attack and stroke.
Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

Experts say the large-scale deployment of carbon capture and storage in hard-to-abate sectors like oil and gas production and cement manufacturing will be required if Canada is to have a shot at meeting its climate targets.
Priddis historian and author to receive Alberta's highest honour

Priddis historian and author to receive Alberta's highest honour

A Priddis resident is among eight recipients of the Alberta Order of Excellence for 2023.
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

The company’s stock price soared more than 12% in extended trading after the latest quarterly numbers came out.
West Calgary Ring Road opens bridges

West Calgary Ring Road opens bridges

Alberta’s government announced in Calgary Thursday the opening of the new, west bridge crossing the Bow River and the opening of the old, east bridge to one lane of traffic.
Stephen Harper awarded The Alberta Order of Excellence

Stephen Harper awarded The Alberta Order of Excellence

The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper was bestowed the highest honour in the province today after being inducted into The Alberta Order of Excellence.
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