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Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber adjourned Thursday after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January.
Communication, inexperience factors in Banff's out-of-control prescribed fire: Independent review

Communication, inexperience factors in Banff's out-of-control prescribed fire: Independent review

“Parks Canada accepts the third-party report’s recommendations and is initiating necessary changes to its processes for future fire operations,” the federal agency states.
'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment

'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment

TV traffic reporter Leslie Horton developed a thick skin over the years because of nasty feedback from viewers, but she unleashed a viral smackdown last week after she says one of them "crossed my line."
Cochrane man charged with child sexual exploitation offences

Cochrane man charged with child sexual exploitation offences

19 year old arrested at his Cochrane home for distributing, accessing, and possessing child pornography as well as failing to comply with a release order
RCMP lay 13 charges after collision between stolen vehicles in St. Albert

RCMP lay 13 charges after collision between stolen vehicles in St. Albert

The drivers of two stolen vehicles collided on St. Albert Trail in a botched getaway
Arsonist hits two historical Barrhead churches

Arsonist hits two historical Barrhead churches

Police say a witness spotted a suspicious vehicle parked in front of St. Aidan's Church shortly before the fire
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people — three in the U.S. and five in Canada, health officials reported Thursday.
Dogs seized from Airdrie dog rescue following complaints

Dogs seized from Airdrie dog rescue following complaints

Along with Airdrie bylaw enforcement and Airdrie RCMP, the SPCA seized a number of dogs on Tuesday that are now in SPCA care.
Calgary Police Service badge stolen from trailhead near Canmore

Calgary Police Service badge stolen from trailhead near Canmore

"The badge will have regimental number #5296 engraved on it."
St. Albert restaurant owner says Take Back Alberta's reservation was cancelled to ensure neutrality

St. Albert restaurant owner says Take Back Alberta's reservation was cancelled to ensure neutrality

"This decision does not reflect any political bias on our part,” the Skybox Grill ownership posted online after rescinding Take Back Alberta Christmas party reservation.
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