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Anthony Bilodeau sentenced to life in prison

Anthony Bilodeau sentenced to life in prison

Anthony Bilodeau was sentenced in an Edmonton court on Jan. 6, for his role in the deaths of Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal.
Price at the gas pumps largely unchanged

Price at the gas pumps largely unchanged

Despite the government no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax, gas prices remain static and are prompting the Alberta NDP to call for a review of the relief program.
Here's what you need to know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying

Here's what you need to know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying

OTTAWA — Debate over medical assistance in dying is heating up as a deadline approaches to expand the program to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder.
Demand outpacing supply for electric vehicles: local dealership

Demand outpacing supply for electric vehicles: local dealership

“Keeping inventory of all kinds is still an incredible challenge,” said Tiffany Hodgson, general manager at Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC on St. Albert Trail.
Report: Prince Harry says William attacked him during row

Report: Prince Harry says William attacked him during row

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry alleges in a much-anticipated new memoir that his brother Prince William lashed out and physically attacked him during a furious argument over the brothers’ deteriorating relationship, The Guardian reported Thursday.
In The Rings: Formative steps underway for curling players' association

In The Rings: Formative steps underway for curling players' association

A new quadrennial has done little to improve the often perplexing elite curling scene. A sport that still clings to amateur roots despite a growing shift to professional status seems stunted by a lack of unity among the various power brokers.
Rich nations must help build Haiti consensus: former governor general Michaëlle Jean

Rich nations must help build Haiti consensus: former governor general Michaëlle Jean

OTTAWA — Former governor general Michaëlle Jean says wealthy countries must admit mistakes they've made in Haiti and pressure that nation's elite to find a path out of an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Saskatchewan travel agents say they could lose thousands with Sunwing cancellations

Saskatchewan travel agents say they could lose thousands with Sunwing cancellations

Kelly Klassen was driving to central Alberta with her family to visit her brother for the holidays when the emails started filling her inbox. The travel agent from Rosthern, Sask.
Inquiry demanded into Montreal jail death after guards used pepper spray, spit hood

Inquiry demanded into Montreal jail death after guards used pepper spray, spit hood

MONTREAL — The use of a spit hood before the death of 21-year-old man illegally detained inside a Montreal jail, and the fact that he should have been released the day before, have sparked calls for a public inquiry.
IIHF president Luc Tardif optimistic about Hockey Canada's future with new board

IIHF president Luc Tardif optimistic about Hockey Canada's future with new board

HALIFAX — International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif says Hockey Canada's new board of directors should be given a chance to fix the scandal-plagued organization.
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