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In Depth: Langdon man found Not Criminally Responsible in killing of his mother

In Depth: Langdon man found Not Criminally Responsible in killing of his mother

With a long documented history of mental illness, a Langdon man who admitted causing the injuries that resulted in his mother's death, has been found not criminally responsible.
Cold Lake RCMP investigating after family dog found dead

Cold Lake RCMP investigating after family dog found dead

Cold Lake RCMP are looking for anyone who may have witnessed an incident that left a family dog dead on Oct. 23.
Telerehabilitation program connecting rural seniors with specialists

Telerehabilitation program connecting rural seniors with specialists

A novel telerehabilitation program is remotely connecting rural seniors with medical specialists. Researchers behind the project say this virtual clinic-to-clinic model of care is the way forward for rural health, and participants say they are already seeing the benefits.
In a Southern Alberta town people posing as fire fighters trying to sell fire prevention equipment

In a Southern Alberta town people posing as fire fighters trying to sell fire prevention equipment

A fire department, south of Calgary is warning that individuals could be going door-to-door and using high-pressure sales tactics to sell uncertified fire prevention materials.
Man wanted on kidnapping, assault, thefts arrested in Northern Alberta

Man wanted on kidnapping, assault, thefts arrested in Northern Alberta

A man described by RCMP as a "dangerous offender" was arrested in the St. Paul area on Oct. 22.
Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll

Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll

If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to send Kamala Harris to the White House.
Alberta, federal government agree in principle to deal addressing homelessness

Alberta, federal government agree in principle to deal addressing homelessness

Initial funding would support the province’s largest cities and go toward shelter spaces, transitional homes and harm-reduction supports
Ottawa announces major reduction in immigration targets

Ottawa announces major reduction in immigration targets

Trudeau officially unveiled the revised targets, admitting the government had not got the balance between addressing labour needs and maintaining population growth ‘quite right’
Climate Stability Week proclamation defeated by MD of Bonnyville council

Climate Stability Week proclamation defeated by MD of Bonnyville council

A Northern Alberta town councilor said it was his own decision to proclaim Nov. 2 to Nov. 8 Climate Stability Awareness week in order stating that stating that “people can be at peace knowing there is nothing to worry about.”  
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program

Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program

Alberta golfers squeaking out their last rounds before winter hits might not have to put their carts away quite yet.
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