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'No moral compass': Judge finds Alberta man not criminally responsible in mother's death

'No moral compass': Judge finds Alberta man not criminally responsible in mother's death

A judge has found that an Airdrie man who killed his mother earlier this year because he thought she was possessed by Satan is not criminally responsible for her death.
RCMP release new details about Indian migrants who died at border

RCMP release new details about Indian migrants who died at border

Mounties have confirmed some of the movements of members of an Indian migrant family who froze to death near the U.S.-Canadian border earlier this year.
Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges veterans received less income-replacement benefits than they were entitled to because Canada failed to reasonably inform them about of the benefits.
Premier announces new cabinet: familiar faces remain

Premier announces new cabinet: familiar faces remain

New cabinet unveiled Friday includes many ministers who have retained posts they held before the change in party leadership.
'Kill Satan': Trial hears Alberta man not criminally responsible for mother's death

'Kill Satan': Trial hears Alberta man not criminally responsible for mother's death

An Alberta man charged with murdering his mother told police and emergency medical services staff that he was ordered by Jesus to kill her because she was possessed by Satan.
Federal freeze on buying, selling handguns now in effect, says public safety minister

Federal freeze on buying, selling handguns now in effect, says public safety minister

Measures to freeze the number of handguns in Canada took effect on Friday, the federal public safety minister announced in a social media post.
Suspect in custody after gun pointed at two women in Northern Alberta

Suspect in custody after gun pointed at two women in Northern Alberta

Police Dog Services involved in tracking down suspect in St. Paul who pointed firearm at women and then got into their vehicle and drove off.
Alberta premier says journey to fix health system within 90 days to be 'bumpy'

Alberta premier says journey to fix health system within 90 days to be 'bumpy'

Premier Danielle Smith is asking Albertans for patience as she embarks on what she calls a “bumpy” and “perilous” ride to reorganize the governance structure of provincial health services.
Alberta RCMP officer charged after hitting cyclist, police watchdog says

Alberta RCMP officer charged after hitting cyclist, police watchdog says

RCMP officer has been charged after hitting a 28-year-old cyclist who sustained serious injuries last year in Grande Prairie.
Driver charged after covering plate with cardboard

Driver charged after covering plate with cardboard

When St. Albert RCMP pulled over the SUV, they learned the driver was subject to numerous bail conditions, including one which said he was not to be in the driver’s seat of any vehicle.
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