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Woman accused in child's drowning at Alberta lake facing manslaughter charge

Woman accused in child's drowning at Alberta lake facing manslaughter charge

A woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl at an Alberta lake is facing an additional charge of manslaughter.
Man convicted of manslaughter in two Alberta Métis men's death denied full parole

Man convicted of manslaughter in two Alberta Métis men's death denied full parole

Roger Bilodeau will have continued day parole but has been denied full parole for a second time.
Alberta paramedics given more access to patient's health information

Alberta paramedics given more access to patient's health information

Alberta paramedics now have access to Connect Care after positive feedback from a summer pilot project.
Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

The Jasper wildfire is the second costliest fire event in Canadian history, behind only the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.
Two Alberta men charged after drone delivers drugs into Drumheller prison

Two Alberta men charged after drone delivers drugs into Drumheller prison

One man from Edmonton and another from Cold Lake have been arrested after a package containing methamphetamine, cell phones, nicotine patches and fentanyl was found at the Drumheller Institution, allegedly delivered by a drone.
RCMP looking for Alberta man last seen almost a year ago

RCMP looking for Alberta man last seen almost a year ago

Police ask public to help locate missing 44-year-old Sean Boyd who now may be in the area of Enderby, B.C.
Carney to announce plan to kill consumer carbon price; shift to green incentives

Carney to announce plan to kill consumer carbon price; shift to green incentives

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is expected to announce a plan on Friday to abandon consumer carbon pricing but keep industrial pricing in place.
Trump says Canada facing 25 per cent tariff but oil might get a 10 per cent levy

Trump says Canada facing 25 per cent tariff but oil might get a 10 per cent levy

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering a lower tariff on Canadian oil as the White House confirmed he is going forward with 25 per cent levies on imports from Canada on Saturday.
Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.
Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

The move would give businesses displaced by the 2024 wildfire – including retail shops, food services and adventure tour operators – a centralized and visible location to set up shop.
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