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Woman accused of threatening to kill PM makes first court appearance

Woman accused of threatening to kill PM makes first court appearance

Marly Dansereau appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court Thursday.
Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t say what happened to her government’s promise to hold face-to-face meetings with citizens in December on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 18-year-old in Edmonton

Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 18-year-old in Edmonton

Ryan Kovacs, 27, is also facing drug trafficking charges in St. Albert provincial court.
Alberta hasn't reported illnesses as cantaloupes recalled in five provinces due to risk of salmonella

Alberta hasn't reported illnesses as cantaloupes recalled in five provinces due to risk of salmonella

Several people are believed to have fallen ill from salmonella-contaminated cantaloupes, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Friday.
Stolen horses recovered near Acme, RCMP still seeking information

Stolen horses recovered near Acme, RCMP still seeking information

The Airdrie RCMP Rural Detachment is reporting that seven horses stolen near Acme and Kneehill County have been recovered.
Saskatoon teacher head referee at 110th Grey Cup

Saskatoon teacher head referee at 110th Grey Cup

Tim Kroeker spends weekdays in the classroom and weekends on the gridiron, recently serving as head referee in 110th Grey Cup.
Canadians can 'pack their suitcases' as India reopens online travel visa processing

Canadians can 'pack their suitcases' as India reopens online travel visa processing

OTTAWA — Nazir Karnai woke up on Wednesday to the news he's been waiting two months to hear: Canadians can apply online for tourist visas to India once again.
Deceased male found at Lake Annette in Jasper

Deceased male found at Lake Annette in Jasper

The Lake Annette area in Jasper was closed on Tuesday, Nov. 21 after the body of a deceased male was discovered.
FBI confirms explosion at Canada-U.S. Rainbow Bridge border crossing in New York

FBI confirms explosion at Canada-U.S. Rainbow Bridge border crossing in New York

WASHINGTON — Four of the busiest border crossing points between Canada and the United States were abruptly closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded at a U.S. checkpoint in Niagara Falls.
Frustrated with his life, Saskatchewan man poisons wife with strychnine

Frustrated with his life, Saskatchewan man poisons wife with strychnine

'It’s a very painful way to die': Senior Crown Prosecutor Oryn Holm.