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Suspect in stabbings of mother and child in Edmonton dies in hospital

Suspect in stabbings of mother and child in Edmonton dies in hospital

EDMONTON — The suspect in the stabbing deaths of a mother and child outside a school last week has died in hospital, police said Thursday.
Innisfail fire crews rescue stranded woman from Red Deer River

Innisfail fire crews rescue stranded woman from Red Deer River

Rescued woman immediately handed over to Innisfail RCMP
No injuries in helicopter 'hard landing' at Athabasca Glacier

No injuries in helicopter 'hard landing' at Athabasca Glacier

"No injuries were reported, though the aircraft was damaged and inoperable."
Greenpeace alleges 'greenwashing' in oilsands ads; Competition Bureau to investigate

Greenpeace alleges 'greenwashing' in oilsands ads; Competition Bureau to investigate

CALGARY — The Competition Bureau of Canada has opened an investigation into allegations of greenwashing against the Pathways Alliance, a consortium of oilsands companies.
Okotokian who lost her memory pens book about experience

Okotokian who lost her memory pens book about experience

At the age of 15, Kim Nadon woke up with no memory of her life before. Twenty-three years later she self-published 'Embracing my Cursed Life: From Hopelessness to Happiness'.
Canmore duo completes 160 km 'world's toughest cross-country ski race'

Canmore duo completes 160 km 'world's toughest cross-country ski race'

“I was very nervous about just being able to finish the race."
Alberta election campaign continues after minor drama at Danielle Smith announcement

Alberta election campaign continues after minor drama at Danielle Smith announcement

The Alberta election is nearing the end of its second week, as United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith dismisses concerns about over past musings about selling hospitals to private operators.
Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

OTTAWA — The first draft of a new national disaster risk assessment report warns that a major earthquake in British Columbia or parts of Ontario and Quebec could swiftly become the most costly natural disaster Canada has seen.
New fund aims to reimburse legal fees for victims of military sexual misconduct

New fund aims to reimburse legal fees for victims of military sexual misconduct

OTTAWA — The military's independent sexual misconduct support and resource centre is creating a new fund to help victims pay for legal services, defence officials said Thursday.
Watch: B.C. drone pilot captures spectacular view of avalanche in real time

Watch: B.C. drone pilot captures spectacular view of avalanche in real time

The drone pilot was in the right spot at the right time to capture the avalanche on Vancouver Island.
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