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Strathmore Town Councillor facing multiple criminal charges

Strathmore Town Councillor facing multiple criminal charges

Town of Strathmore Coun. Jason Montgomery has been charged with sexual assault, publication of an intimate image without consent, extortion, and criminal harassment.
B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain.
Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Rick Austin said his thoughts went to the 1975 movie "Jaws" because of a scene in which a character's reel is clicking as he prepares for a big catch — the same scenario he found himself in.
UPDATE: Missing Airdrie senior found safe

UPDATE: Missing Airdrie senior found safe

Airdrie RCMP looking for help to find a missing senior who they believe caught transit into Calgary.
Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan RCMP say Meta's decision to remove news links from Facebook and Instagram will affect the way they relay information.
Some 91 wildfires are still burning across Alberta

Some 91 wildfires are still burning across Alberta

Currently, there are 35 wildfires being held and 55 wildfires under control
Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

A survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants indicates used vehicle prices continued to moderate in the first half of the year but remain higher than historical levels amid vehicle sourcing challenges.
Alberta wins back-to-back women’s football titles

Alberta wins back-to-back women’s football titles

Team Alberta's U18 women's football team has won its second national championship in as many years.
Charges pending against driver who RCMP say did burnout on St. Albert Pride sidewalk

Charges pending against driver who RCMP say did burnout on St. Albert Pride sidewalk

“The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending,” RCMP said in an Aug. 9 release.
Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

An industry group says Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold.
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