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Repeat rural property thief shot near Okotoks four years ago arrested yet again

Repeat rural property thief shot near Okotoks four years ago arrested yet again

Ryan Randy Watson, the man involved in an altercation with Edouard Maurice in 2018, has been arrested by Strathmore RCMP for alleged copper wire theft, in addition to nine other outstanding warrants.
Mama moose protecting calves forces trail closure

Mama moose protecting calves forces trail closure

An interpretive trail in a Southern Alberta provincial park has been closed to give a moose and her calves some space and security.
Canadian travellers urged to take precautions against monkeypox abroad

Canadian travellers urged to take precautions against monkeypox abroad

The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning travellers to be extra careful abroad because of the potential threat of catching monkeypox.
Okotoks student third in national geography competition

Okotoks student third in national geography competition

A Southern Alberta student placed third in the Canadian Geographic Challenge National Final.
Alberta NDP responds to internal letter alleging poor treatment of volunteers

Alberta NDP responds to internal letter alleging poor treatment of volunteers

A letter from 15 Alberta NDP constituency presidents and regional vice-presidents calls on Opposition Leader Rachel Notley and the party to investigate what it alleges to be a pattern of disrespect and mistreatment of party volunteers.
EMS response time in fatal Calgary dog attack investigated by AHS

EMS response time in fatal Calgary dog attack investigated by AHS

Alberta Health Services says it has completed an investigation into why it took 30 minutes for an ambulance to respond after dogs attacked an 86-year-old woman in Calgary.
Crown prosecutor alleges 'persistent campaign' of online harassment against B.C. teen

Crown prosecutor alleges 'persistent campaign' of online harassment against B.C. teen

Amanda Todd's mother says her heart skipped a beat when she clicked on a link to an adult pornography website that displayed her teenage daughter's image a few days before Christmas in 2010.
'We are begging you': Alberta family asks for public help solving 2013 murder

'We are begging you': Alberta family asks for public help solving 2013 murder

The family of a northern Alberta woman who died nearly nine years ago is appealing to the public for help in solving the case.
DynaLIFE will open facility in Okotoks as part of new lab contract

DynaLIFE will open facility in Okotoks as part of new lab contract

The first of several private lab services, under an agreement with the provincial government, will open in Southern Alberta in December.
Alberta teens face charges after girl, 13, was allegedly chased and bullied

Alberta teens face charges after girl, 13, was allegedly chased and bullied

Six teenagers in southern Alberta are facing criminal charges after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly chased and bullied.
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